Technical Analysis
The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards in the Tulbagh Valley.
Tasting note
Intense red blend with red currant, forest floor, fennel, and all spice aromas. Velvety tannins supported by integrated oak leads to a warm, lingering finish on the palate. Syrah 51%, Grenache 17.5%, Mourvèdre 17.5%, Viognier 9% and Petite Sirah 5%
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested early morning before being de-stemmed and berry sorted. Cold macerated for at least 48 hours before fermentation where during a combination of punch-downs and pump-overs are applied. Time on the skins varied from a week to three weeks before all the free-run juice was drained separately from the harsher pressings. The wines were matured separately in French oak barrels. After 10 months, blended and retuned to barrel for another 6 months to allow seamless integration.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards in the Tulbagh Valley.
Tasting note
Vibrant dark ruby colour. Aromas of warm spice with freshly crushed black and green peppercorns. Hints of dried aged meaty savouriness, lingering with subtle undertones of blue berry. Complex amalgamation of dark fruit and spice presents itself layer by layer with each enticing sip. Well balanced with a moreish tannin structure. Syrah 76%, Mourvèdre 18%, Grenache 6%.
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested early morning before being destemmed and berry sorted. The Grenache were cold macerated for 48 hours before the onset of natural fermentation. The Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache were inoculated with yeast after which a combination of punch downs and pump-overs were applied. The Syrah and Mouvedré were allowed an extra 2 weeks on the skins after alcoholic fermentation. The wines were then pressed to barrel, separating the high-quality free run from the harsher pressings. The wines were aged separately in combination of 225L, 300L and 500L barrels for 10 months after which the best barrels were selected to be used as the blending components. After the wines were blended, it was returned to barrel for another 8 months to allow for perfect integration. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts
Technical Analysis
The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards in the Tulbagh Valley.
Tasting note
Intense in colour, with aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy notes. The palate is complex, with fruit beautifully backed up by finely-integrated oak. The full body and juicy tannins give way to a lengthy, elegant finish. A blend of 52% Syrah, 32% Mourvèdre and 12% Grenache.
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested early morning before being de-stemmed and berry sorted. The Grenache was cold macerated for at least 48 hours before fermentation was allowed to start naturally, while the Syrah and Mouvèdre were inoculated with yeast after which a combination of punch downs and pump-overs were applied until fermentation was complete. The Syrah and Mouvèdre were given an extra two weeks on the skins. The wines were then pressed to barrel, separating the high quality free run from the harsher pressings. and aged separately in a blend of 225L, 300L and 500L barrels for 10 months. The best barrels were then selected to be used as the blending components; after blending the final wine was returned to barrel for another 12 months to allow for perfect integration. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Technical Analysis
The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards in the Tulbagh Valley.
Tasting note
Intense in colour, with aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy notes. The palate is complex, with fruit beautifully backed up by finely-integrated oak. The full body and juicy tannins give way to a lengthy, elegant finish. A blend of 59% Syrah, 25% Carignan, 12% Grenache and 4% Mourvèdre,
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested early morning before being de-stemmed and berry sorted. The Grenache was cold macerated for at least 48 hours before fermentation was allowed to start naturally, while the Syrah, Mouvèdre and Carignan were inoculated with yeast after which a combination of punch downs and pump-overs were applied until fermentation was complete. The Syrah and Mouvèdre were given an extra two weeks on the skins. The wines were then pressed to barrel, separating the high quality free run from the harsher pressings. and aged separately in a blend of 225L, 300L and 500L barrels for 10 months. The best barrels were then selected to be used as the blending components; after blending the final wine was returned to barrel for another 12 months to allow for perfect integration. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Technical Analysis
The Mediterranean varietals typical to the regions of Southern France has inspired this blend made from vineyards in the Tulbagh Valley.
Tasting note
Intense in colour, with aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy notes. The palate is complex, with fruit beautifully backed up by finely-integrated oak. The full body and juicy tannins give way to a lengthy, elegant finish. A blend of 52% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 15% Carignan and 9% Grenache.
Vinification details
The grapes were harvested in the early morning before being de-stemmed and berry sorted. The Grenache is cold macerated for at least 48 hours before fermentation is allowed to start naturally. The Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan are inoculated with yeast after which a combination of punch downs and pump-overs are applied until fermentation is complete. The Syrah and Mourvèdre are allowed an extra 2 weeks on the skins. The wines are then pressed to barrel, separating the high quality free run from the harsher pressings. The wines are aged separately in a blend of 225L, 300L and 500L barrels for 10 months after which the best barrels are selected to be used as the blending components. After the wines are blended they are returned to barrel for another 12 months to allow for perfect integration. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
