2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon40%
Merlot35%
Malbec10%
Cabernet Franc10%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 5 - 6 years.
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 8 December 2022
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method, to accomplish colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 16 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, plum, mulberry, almond
Palate: bold tannins, well-balanced, elegant
Food Pairing roasted Karoo lamb shank, most meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings National Wine Challenge (2024): Top 100 and Double Platinum
National Wine Challenge (2024)Top 100 and Double Platinum
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report (2024)92 points
Michelangelo International Wine Awards (2024)Double Gold
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Merlot17%
Malbec13%
Cabernet Franc13%
Petit Verdot12%
Drinking Window 5 - 6 years.
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 9 December 2021
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method to accomplish colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 16 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, plum, mulberry, almond
Palate: bold tannins, well-balanced, elegant
Food Pairing roasted Karoo lamb shank, most meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings National Wine Challenge (2023): Top 100 and Double Platinum
National Wine Challenge (2023)Top 100 and Double Platinum
Veritas (2023)Silver Outstanding
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report (2023)91 Points
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon63%
Merlot22%
Cabernet Franc15%
Drinking Window 5-6 years.
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 3 December 2019
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 18 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark fruit, oak, full bodied, elegant tannins, well integrated tannins
Food Pairing meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings Veritas Awards 2020: Bronze
Veritas Awards 2020Bronze
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020Bronze
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Cabernet Franc30%
Merlot18%
Drinking Window 5-6 years.
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 08, 2016
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 18 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark fruit, oak, full bodied, elegant tannins, well integrated tannins
Food Pairing most meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019: Bronze
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2019Bronze
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon52%
Cabernet Franc30%
Merlot18%
Drinking Window 5-6 years
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date October 17, 2016
Production Details Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending. Wine aged for 18 months in new and 1st fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark fruit, oak, full bodied, elegant tannins, well integrated tannins
Food Pairing most meats, cheeses
Critics Ratings Veritas 2018: Silver
Veritas 2018Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018Bronze
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1039
Email
Owner
Paul and Hugo de Villiers, Family Trusts