2006 Steytler Vision

Tasting Note:

Very intense ruby deepening to an opaque heart; densely layered fruit enfolds tightly woven tannins and spicy oak with ease, creating a richly textured mouthful; delivers great pleasure already but has the poise and power to richly reward 4 to 6 years of cellaring.

Independents Note:

The mix of fruits is rich and powerful filling the nose with a mix of flavours. The palate has lots of complexity, a depth and weight of fruit backed by a firm structure. Cassis and chocolate enrich whilst black plum adds flesh but this powerful mix is brightened by fresher fruits, bilberry and raspberry leading the way. Derek Smedley MW 92 points

Grapes:

50 % Cabernet Sauvignon 35 % Pinotag 15 % Merlot

What to eat with:

A definite food wine. Enjoy it with any of the following, but do not forget to include your friends! 1. Rack of Lamb with rosemary roast potatoes. 2. Rolled loin of Kudu. 3. Selection of Cape Cheeses.

When to drink:

Mature for up to 10 years.

Alcohol:	14.02%
Acidity:	6.8
pH:	3.44

The three cultivars were vinified and aged in small French oak barrels separately. They were blended together after 24 months in French oak.

Vines planted in weathered granite topsoil on a layer of gravel, above a crumbly clay sub-soil. Yield of 7 � 8 tons per hectare.

• 2009  International Wine  
  Stellenbosch Blended Red
  Gold - Best in Class
• 2009  International Wine  
  Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
  GOLD - Best In Class
• 2010  Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - South Africa 
  Red Blends - Pinotage Based
  Best Pinotage based Red Blend