Tasting scale
Oak
Aromatic
Body
Tasting notes
Black Fruits and Berries
Spice
Vanilla
Food pairing
A perfect match with roast beef, grilled meats, aged cheeses, smoked eggplant, hearty stews and pastas.
Production
Grapes were de-stemmed after extensive sorting and not crushed to ensure gentle extraction. Whole berry fermentation, punch downs and 30 day extended skin contact were undertaken. Only wine recovered from a light pressing was matured in 50% new and 50% seasoned French oak barrels for 18 months, during which malolactic fermentation took place.
Winery
“An absolutely charming wine, offering a rarely encountered full complement of the famous 5 Bordeaux varieties, showcasing exquisite balance and sophisticated elegance. Aromas of bell pepper, chocolate and sweet red berry nuances mingle on the nose. Vibrant plum and vanilla undertones rounded by cedar hints, all come together on the palate of this genteel blend. The velvety finish is brimming with dark fruit and peppermint chocolate framed by soft tannins” - Johnnie Calitz (winemaker)
