Accolades
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 - Bronze
Wine Magazine April & November 2003 - Great Buy, 3½ Stars
Platter 2004 and 2005 - 3 Stars
SAA Wine List 2005 - First and Business class
Tasting Notes
A subtle blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Ruby Cabernet, Shiraz and Petite Verdot. Matured for 6 months in French and American oak, the wine has an herbaceous fynbos nose with a palate of ripe cherries and chocolate.
Ageing Potential
Great now or within four years.
Blend Information
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 18% Ruby Cabernet, 3.6% Shiraz, 2.4% Petit Verdot
In The Vineyard
Grapes were handpicked from Goudini, Malmesbury and Overberg.
About The Harvest
The grapes were hand picked into lug boxes.
In The Cellar
12 months in American and French Oak. Cold soaked for 3 days.