From grapes hand-harvested in February at selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl, the wines are fermented separately, using whole bunches and natural fermentation. The wines are racked to French and Austrian oak, new and old, for 20 months before blending and bottling. The final blend is Cabernet Franc 60%, Malbec 40%.
The nose is full of crushed fruits; cherry, wild plum and blackberry, with added hints of warm spice and star anise. The palate is rich with flavours of concentrated damson fruit balanced by juicy acidity and a savoury mid palate with subtle, gently spicy oak. The mouthfilling fruit is offset by fine tannins on a satisfying finish.
Pair with grilled meats, especially lamb and spiced meat dishes.
ABV 14.5%