A fantastic blend of 62% merlot and 38% shiraz. The wine shows anabundance of red fruit on the nose. Sweet plums and earthy blackcurrents from the merlot and a slight hint of spice from the shiraz. Awine that is very accessible and smooth with fruity flavours lingeringon the palate.
Platter’s SA Wine Guide’15: 3.5 stars – 2012 vintagePlatter’s SA Wine Guide’14: 3.5 stars – 2011 vintageVeritas’13: Silver – 2011 vintageWine Spectator’13: 88 points – 2010 vintage
ageing : It is best enjoyed now and up to 4 years of age.
Facing: SouthSoil Types: Glenrosa / Slate / HuttonAge & origin of vines: 9 - 18 years, Cederberg MountainsTrellised: 6 wire extended PeroldIrrigation: Supplementary Clone: MO3 & SH22 on R99
Cold soaking of each cultivar for 3 days, inoculate with yeast, pump overs every 4 – 6 hours, maximum temperature of 28ºC
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