Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep, dense and dark ruby with a lively crimson edge.
Nose: Lively, dark red fruits leap forward along with flavours of blackcurrant, berries and black cherries. There is a slight spiciness followed by pencil shavings, ceder wood and hints of cigar box, this is rounded off with undertones of vanilla and chocolate.
Palate: Seamless tannins, that are well balanced by an abundance of fruit. Hints of spice and chocolate with a clean mineral finish, leaving lingering, well integrated blackcurrant and black cherry fruits, along with a smooth, elegant mouth feel.

Blend Information

95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

In The Vineyard

This wine is blended from various Cabernet Sauvignon blocks on the farm with vines planted in sandy top soil over a deep clay base layered with calcareous deposits. This restrict yields naturally and together with the cooling False Bay winds the grapes ripen easily without losing too much of their natural acidity. This almost near perfect natural balance between growth and yield necessitates only a very light summer canopy management program.

In The Cellar

Wood Maturation
22 months in 300 litre French oak barrels.
1st Fill: 65%
2nd Fill: 35%

Bottling Date: 14/02/2007