A full-bodied, oaked wine with intense black fruit, cassis, and spicy undertones, designed for aging over the next decade. Blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon & 14% Petit Verdot

The heart of this blend come from a Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 46 vineyard, situated on a south westerly facing slope 150 - 200m above sea level, playing a big role in the aromatic potential and fruit density
on the palate. The Petit Verdot come from Zevenrivieren in the Banghoek Valley and is grown in rocky clay spoils that adds mid palate weight and tannic finesse to the blend. The different sites each offer an element to the wine that adds complexity and definition to the wine.

The components were sorted and whole berry vinified in open top fermenters with regular pump overs to ensure optimal extraction. The components for this blend were aged separately in 240L French Oak barrels for 18 months with 50% new oak. 

Tasting Notes: A Complex wine showing intense cassis, wet tobacco, blackberry and liquorice with undertones of graphite and allspice. The palate is full bodied with an elegant structure that will allow the wine to develop well over the next decade. The Petit softens the wine and lets it finish delicately.

Food Pairings: Excellent with beef fillet and Bordelaise sauce or rib-eye on the bone. Great with rich meaty stews like oxtail or slow cooked lamb shanks. A lovely Full Bodied Red

ANALYSIS: ALC 14.3% | TA 5.3g/L | pH 3.68 | RS 2.7g/L