On the nose our cherries, raspberries, ripe plums, black olives, violets and cloves. On the palate polished, juicy entry, showing the cherries and plums. Savory notes of crushed olives and white pepper combine with a crunchy acid to bring freshness and length.

• South Africa    Stellenbosch    Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

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  Cabernet Sauvignon

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  Merlot

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  Pinotage

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  Syrah

   

• Alcohol

    14.5%

• Residual sugar

    2,35

17 vineyard blocks over 55 hectares and 8 soil types. The vines vary in age, from 10 to 26 years old. The soils near the top of the estate are shallow and very well drained where the lower slopes tend to have deeper, richer soils. This variation in terroir and varieties result in a unique, complex wine. All blocks are harvested and vinified separately. Spontaneous fermentation. The Syrah component undergoes carbonic maceration. Each component is then matured separately in barrel for one year before blending and maturation for another year in barrel. 24 months in total in barrel with 30% new and the remainder being 2nd and 3rd fill. Unfined and unfiltered.