Stellenbosch , Paarl, Darling

Winter 9/18°C; Summer 14/26°C 

Annual Rainfall: 650 mm

Proximity to Ocean: 20-50 km.

Clovelly, Hutton, Fernwood and Avalon

The wine is dark plum in colour. Inviting blackberry flavors on the nose with hints of caramel, cinnamon and tobacco. The palate rewards with juicy sweet fruit flavors and a velvety smooth finish.

Grapes were harvested at 24° balling, gently crushed, de-stemmed and cooled for fermentation. After 2 days of cold soaking the juice was fermented until dry in stainless steel tanks at 24°C. Three pump-over's were conducted daily. After fermentation 20% of the wine was matured in French oak barrels for-8 months. The rest of blend matured in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves.

Enjoy now or within 2-4 years of harvest. Serve with richly flavoured red meat dishes, pasta and strong mature cheese.

• Alc: 14.6%
• Residual Sugar: 3.4g/l
• TA: 5.7g/l
• PH: 3.7