Deep ruby red in colour, floral nuances of fynbos alluringly give way to luscious aromas of blackcurrant and black plum, underpinned by distinctively complex notes of cedar wood and mocha with subtle hints of black pepper and dried herbs before an elegant black fruit driven entry unfurls delectable flavours of blackberry and mulberry, aptly augmented in body by velvety round tannin and savoury spice.
Technical Tasting Sheets:
Pairs perfectly with Chateaubriand, Boeuf Bourguignon or Beef Wellington.
The 2018 vintage was affected by the worst drought conditions ever experienced in the Western Cape. Meticulous irrigation management supplied the precise quantity of water at the correct times to the vines. During such dry conditions diseases are restricted, resulting in the 2018 crop being entirely disease free. Furthermore, it resulted in our winemaking team having to preserve the grapes’ aromatic potential through careful viticultural practices such as limited thinning, managing nitrogen nourishment, allowing adequate plant vigour, appropriate water supply and careful selection of harvest dates.
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc. A portion of the wine was made using the aerated pump over method in a closed tank with extended skin contact. The rest was made using the punch down method where a pneumatic punch down system was used four times a day and night. This punch down method ensures a much more concentrated extraction. The two portions were pressed separately and only blended before being transferred into new French Oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was matured in these barrels for a further 18 months.
2018
- James Suckling 2023 91 Points
- Platter's Guide 2022 5 Stars (95 Points)
- Tim Atkin Report 2022 91 Points
- Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 91 Points
- Veritas Gold
2017
- Decanter Wine Awards 2021 Silver (94 Points)
- IWSC 2021 Silver (91 Points)
- IWSC 2022 Silver (92 Points)
- James Suckling 2021 92 Points
- Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021 Gold
- Michelangelo Wine Awards 2022 Double Gold
- Platter's Guide 2021 4 ½ Stars
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2021 90 Points
2016
- Decanter Wine Awards 2020 Silver (94 Points)
- Decanter Wine Awards 2021 Silver (93 Points)
- Hong Kong IWSC 2020 Gold
- Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2020 Gold
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2020 90 Points
- Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2020 Top 10
2015
- China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 Double Gold
- China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 South African Wine of the Year
- James Suckling 2018 91 Points
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Gold
- Mundus Vini Germany 2019 Gold
- Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2019 Gold
- South African Wine Index 2018 Platinum
- The Sommeliers Selection 2018 - Voluptuous/Rich Red
- Tim Atkin SA Report 2019 92 Points
- Veritas Awards 2018 Gold
- Veritas Awards 2019 Gold
2014
- International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Gold
- Korea Wine Challenge 2017 Gold
2013
- International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Gold
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2015 Platinum
- Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2017 Trophy
- Mundus Vini Germany 2016 Gold
- The Sommeliers Selection 2016 - Voluptuous/Rich Red
2012
- The Sommeliers Selection 2015 - Voluptuous/Rich Red
2011
- China Wine & Spirits Awards Gold
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2014 Double Gold
2010
- Mundus Vini Germany 2013 Gold
2008
- Platter’s 4 Stars
2007
- Platter’s 4 Stars
- Veritas Double Gold
- Winemakers Choice Awards 2012 Diamond Award
2006
- Platter’s 4 Stars