Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep, vibrant garnet red with a crimson edge.
Nose: Forthcoming dark fruits of black cherries, plums and cassis, followed by layers of pencil shavings, cigarbox and vanilla. Subtle hints of dark chocolate and mint.
Palate: Accessible, juicy, well-balanced soft fruits with a firm structure and well-integrated tannins. Full-bodied with an excellent texture. A long, lingering finish with hints of chocolate and raspberries.

Blend Information

86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% 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 liter French oak barrels
1st Fill: 65%
2nd Fill: 35%

Bottling Date: 16/02/2006