Accolades
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver Medal
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze (75/100)
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2004 - Grand D'Or
Veritas 2004 - Gold
SAA Wine list 2005 - First and Business Class
Wine magazine 2004 (November) - 4 Stars
Veritas 2005 - Double Gold
Tasting Notes
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Silver Medal
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 – Silver
Dark bright ruby colour, blackcurrant, berries and black cherries with spicy hints some lead pencil and well-hidden oak on the nose. Juicy black fruit carries through on the palate, fairly complex, good balance, long dry finish.
Blend Information
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
About The Harvest
The grapes were hand picked into lug boxes.
In The Cellar
Pre cooled to 5ºC, dry, 12 months French oak.
Bottling date: 16 June 2004
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.