Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon56%
Merlot20%
Malbec20%
Cabernet Franc4%
Drinking Window a decade or more
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 74% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak74%
Oak Types French
Production Details Twenty-two months in seventy-four percent new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak. Forty-six barrels were produced.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, cassis, baked plum, hoisin sauce, violet, lilac, fresh-crushed juniper berry, pencil shavings, dark chocolate, nutmeg
Palate: plush, expansive entry, fine-grained tannins, black berry fruits
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Unit 7C, Distillery Road, Bosman's Crossing, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 886 4083
Email
Owner
The Ratcliffe Family
Cellarmaster
Chris de Vries