About the wine
New World take on a classic Bordeaux blend
- Each of the vineyard sites has been specifically chosen for its suitability to the various grapes varieties used in the blend. Stellenbosch has a wide range of meso-climates, and depending on the altitude, soil type and proximity to False Bay and the cooling influences of the Atlantic ocean, compatibility to grape varieties can change dramatically.
- I am not much of a fancy-pants winemaker, I like to focus on the selection of top-quality fruit rather than clever winemaking techniques, this allows me to bring you expensive tasting wines, but at a fraction of the price
- Aromatically the wine shows vibrant berry fruit, with classic touches of cigar box and graphite often associated with classic Bordeaux blends.There's a lovely fine texture that runs the length of the palate, and savoury, moreish flavours to match. Taste blind, and you'd think you were drinking a mega-expensive wine from Bordeaux!
Best before
Drink now to 2028
Serving advice
Serve at 16-18°C. Open/Decant 1+ hour before serving
Food match
A seared Kudu fillet served with Salsa Verde is my recommendation. Make sure there is loads of garlic, parsely and grated Parmesan in the Salsa....
Contains sulphites
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South Africa
Stellenbosch
Cabernet Blend
Smooth Red
14.0% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Adam Mason
- Adam has over 2 decades of winemaking experience under his belt. He spent 8 years at Klein Constantia - where he was responsible for Vin de Constance, one of the best sweet wines in the world. More recently, Adam was responsible for the revival of South Africa's prestigious Mulderbosch winery.
- Although most famous for his sweet wines, Adam is passionate about trying new varietals and techniques – and his knack for finding the perfect vineyard spot is uncanny!
- His hallmark? Carefully thought through, classy wines that are the perfect examples of their style, but also respect the uniqueness of site and vintage.
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