2019 VINTAGES
Series #6 (Syrah, Cinsault)
Limited edition: 400 bottles
Variety: 85% Syrah and 15% Cinsault
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Alcohol: 13%
Colour: Deep, vibrant purple hue
Aroma: Fresh wild berries, black currants and raw liquorice. Some white pepper edged with floral notes from lavender.
Palate: Pure and lean. Lemon-like acidity. With well-balanced complexity. Good chalky fine-grained grape tannins add to this refreshing but complex style of the wine. Lengthy follow with an appealing tartness to it, reminiscent of pomegranate seeds.
Ageing potential: Drink now but will age well over 8 years with careful cellaring.
Serving temperature: 18°-22° Celsius
Series #5 (Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc)
Limited edition: 360 bottles
Variety: 88% Chenin Blanc and 12% Grenache Blanc
Appellation: Western Cape
Alcohol: 12.5%
Colour: Clear, bright, straw yellow, light golden hue
Aroma: Primarily tangerine peel and fresh-squeezed lemon with hints of something sweeter, reminiscent of dried apricots and baked apples. Some herbal side aromas from fennel bulb or chamomile at the base.
Palate: Balanced and concentrated. Some nice lemon and stone fruit creaminess complemented by a slight residual sugar. Well-integrated with soft acidity and lingering follow. No overt wooded notes, even though it is aged in older aged oak barrels.
Ageing Potential: Drink now but will age a few more years with careful cellaring.
Serving temperature: 11 to 14° Celsius