Accolades
2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver
Veritas Awards 2011 - Silver
Classic Wine Trophy 2011: Red Wine Category - Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2010: Silver
Veritas 2009: Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2009: Bronze
Monde Selection Canada 2009: Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009: Commended
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour.
This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice and blackberries with a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years.
Ageing Potential
Can keep up till 8 years from vintage.
Blend Information
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot
About The Harvest
The grapes were hand picked.
In The Cellar
Grapes were sorted twice before a pure yeast culture inoculated. The juice was pumped over the skins 3-5 times per day for 5 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drained of the primary lees and transferred to a resting tank. Malolactic fermentation and a brief settling period preceded the wine to a combination of 225 litre barrels of French oak types.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.