This wine originates from one of the highest laying vineyards in the Breede River Valley halfway up the Langeberg Mountains behind the village of Ashton. This small Pinot Noir vineyard is rooted in Weathered Karoo shale and even in summer is sometimes covered in clouds.
WINE MAKING
The grapes were harvested fully ripe by hand in the cool early morning end February, destemmed by hand and received a cold maceration for one week before fermentation.
Alluring nose showing red cherries and forest floor notes, following though with a rich and full palate possessing a core of dark fruit with soft fruity tannins.
This wine originates from one of the highest laying vineyards in the Breede River Valley halfway up the Langeberg Mountains behind the village of Ashton. This small Pinot Noir vineyard is rooted in Weathered Karoo shale and even in summer is sometimes covered in clouds.
WINE MAKING
The grapes were harvested fully ripe by hand in the cool early morning end February, destemmed by hand and received a cold maceration for one week before fermentation.
In order to achieve a luscious, juicy wine, we try to have as little intervention in the cellar as possible.The result is a velvety wine with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristics. This traditional wine is unfiltered and unfined, which may deposit sediment and might require decanting.
Deep burgundy red in colour with inviting aromas of vanilla  and mocha. The palate rewards with lingering flavours of liquorice and ripe black cherries, supported by soft spicy tannins.
GRAPES: Syrah 85% Mourvèdre 10% Viognier 5%
THE WINE
The wine is full bodied with herbaceous ‘veld’, spice, pepper, bright red
summer fruit and plum flavours. The wine was made to be enjoyed at
release, but should only improve with age for up to 8 years after release. The
wine is ideal to be enjoyed on its own in winter or slightly chilled in summer
evenings and will go well with strong cheese, lamb or game dishes.
A well integrated blend with a good balance between ripe dark berries, sweet cinnamon spice and white pepper nuisance creates an intrigued palate complemented with fair amounts of oak.
A beautifully balanced Cabernet Franc with concentrated dark and red berry fruit with hints of plum and spice all being complimented by a soft juicy palate.
You must be older than 18 to buy or receive wine. Wine will not be sold to under aged individuals. Dismiss
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