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Chenin Blanc / chardonnay
/ Viognier (un-WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2011 |
| Vineyard/S: |
Vineyards 2, 3 (58% Chenin Blanc), Vineyard
8 (34% Chardonnay) and Vineyard 7 & 9 (8% Viognier)
(Click
here to see the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
11 February 2011 |
| Vinification: |
Components were harvested separate but
blended shortly after fermentation. Emphasis on mouth
feel but also freshness. |
| Maturation: |
Lees contact for 9 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 12.5%; Residual Sugar 2.0 g/litre;
TA 5.41 g/litre; pH 3.47 |
| Bottled: |
15 November 2011 |
| CASES produced: |
862 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
Gold Medal - 2012 Michelangelo International
Wine Awards
Gold Medal - 2013 Mundus, Vini Biofach, Germany
88/100 Miguel
Chan Wine Journal |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A splash of Viognier (8%)
adds alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances to
this Chenin Blanc (58%) Chardonnay (34%) blend, which
dances gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful
aperitif wine, or partner with light meals.’ (Cape
Wine Master) |
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Chenin
Blanc (LIGHTLY
WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2011 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 1 & 8 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
18 February 2011 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.10
B; TA 4.06; pH 4.09 |
| Vinification: |
Regime with picking and sorting
before fermentation. Wines kept on lees for 9 months.
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| Maturation: |
Nine months in 30% new French
oak barrels. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13%; Residual Sugar
2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.39 g/litre; pH 3.48 |
| Bottled: |
15 November 2011 |
| CASES produced: |
365 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
4 Stars - 2012 Nedbank
Green Wine Awards
84/100 Miguel
Chan Wine Journal |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘This delicious,
medium bodied food wine, combines vibrant, racy acidity
with concentrated stewed quince, honey and lime flavours.
Subtle oaking imparts creamy, spicy undertones, finishing
with a lingering farewell.’ (Cape Wine Master) |
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VIOGNIER
(LIGHTLY WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2011 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 7 & 9 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
11 February 2011 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 25.04
B; TA 3.82 g/litre; pH 3.81 |
| Vinification: |
Kept on lees for 9 months |
| Maturation: |
Matured in 30% new French
oak barrels for 9 months. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.39 g/litre; pH 3.48 |
| Bottled: |
15 November 2011 |
| CASES produced: |
135 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
3 ½ Stars - 2013
Platter Wine Guide
86/100 Miguel
Chan Wine Journal |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘Deep golden
colour with rich, distinctive and complex aroma’s.
Viognier’s signature ripe apricots mixed with
orange blossoms. Tropical fruit flavour with creamy
fouthfeel. Matured in French oak barrels for 8 months.
The perfect food partner.’(Cape Wine Master) |
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Syrah
(WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
4 (Click here to see the vineyard
this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
09 March 2009 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 25.8 B;
TA 4.57 g/litre; pH 3.78 |
| Vinification:
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Grapes are sorted twice. First
to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then
de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Whole
berry fermented |
| Maturation:
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Matured in 225 litre French
225ml oak barrels for 13 months |
Analysis:
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Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.3 g/litre; pH 3.53 |
| Bottled: |
25 June
2010 |
| CASES produced: |
397 |
| Ratings
& Awards: |
3 ½ stars Platter
2012
Organic Trophy - 2012 Michelangelo International Wine
Awards
Double Gold - 2012 Michelangelo International Wine Awards
86+/100 Miguel
Chan Wine Journal |
Tasting notes:
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Careful whole berry selection
and fermentation, produces ripe. Smoky plum and black
pepper flavours with a beautiful silky mouthfeel. Oaking
in French barrels is deftly integrated into the wine,
which is rich, structured and elegant, deserving an invitation
to dinner!(Cape Wine Master) |
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| Chenin
Blanc (WOODED)
Single Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2007 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 1 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
07 February 2007 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes
harvested at 24.7 B; TA 4.2; pH 3.69 |
| Vinification: |
Settled
juice inoculated in barrel. Barrel fermented. |
| Maturation: |
8 months
in 225 litre French oak barrels |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol
13.5%; Residual Sugar 1.6 g/litre;
TA 5.4g/litre; pH 3.64 |
| Bottled: |
September
2007 |
| CASES produced: |
300 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
(out of 5 stars = characterful & appealing, Platter
2008);
Silver Medal, 2008 Michelangelo International Wine Awards |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘Bright, clear
and pale straw in colour. Fruit from 21 yr old vines deliver
complex almond, baked apple and waxy honeycomb aromas
that follow through onto the palate, with layers of fruit
and Chenin Blanc’s signature clean, balancing acidity.
Well judged oaking in new French casks (8mnths) and lees
contact add a subtle sweet spiced dimension, with a creamy
textured richness. This medium bodied wine combines old
world elegance and new world fruit, with a long, food
friendly farewell. It can be enjoyed now, with food, although
has the potential to develop for 2-3 yrs.’ (Cape
Wine Master) |
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| ChARDONNAY
(LIGHTLY WOODED) |
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Vintage: |
2007 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
2 & 3 (Click here to see the
vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
24 January
2007 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes
harvested at 25 B; TA 6.9 g/litre; pH 3.39 |
| Vinification: |
Fermentation
between 12°C and 14°C. Started stirring lees directly
after fermentation. |
| Maturation: |
Kept on
lees for 8 months. Lightly oaked with 15% new French oak |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol
13.5%; Residual Sugar 1.8 g/litre;
TA 6.2 g/litre; pH 3.53 |
| Bottled: |
September
2007 |
| CASES produced: |
380 |
| RATINGS
& AWARDS: |
(out of 5 stars = characterful & appealing, Platter
2008) |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘ Pale, white gold
hue that is bright and clear. The palate is clean and
dry, balanced by a thread of limey acidity with gentle
aromas and flavour of dried pear, subtle nuances of honey,
lanolin and minerality. This maiden vintage chardonnay
is given just a hint of oak and eight months lees contact
providing creamy breadth to the mid palate and ending
with a warm, waxy richness and hint of minerality. Gently
understated in style, the wine is ready for drinking and
is an ideal accompaniment to creamy sauced dishes and
soft cheeses.’ (Cape Wine Master) |
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| chardonnay
/ Chenin Blanc (un-WOODED) |
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 2 (68% Chardonnay
) and Vineyard 8 (32% Chenin Blanc) (Click
here to see the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
31 January 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Chardonnay 24.2 B; TA 6.2 g/litre; pH 3.56
Chenin Blanc 21.5 B; TA 3.98 g/litre; pH3.48 |
| Vinification: |
The Chardonnay was harvested
very ripe giving a fruity and creamy structure while the
Chenin was harvested early giving a clear crisp and fresh
finish. After de-stemming grapes were gently squized in
a pneumatic press using a long soft cycle. After fermentation
the lees were stirred at regular intervals increasing
fruitiness and mouth feel. |
| Maturation: |
Kept on lees for 6 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
2.4 g/litre;
TA 6.5 g/litre; pH 3.34 |
| Bottled: |
August
2007 |
| CASES produced: |
570 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
Silver Medal, 2008 Michelangelo
International Wine Awards |
| Tasting notes:
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‘This medium
bodied, un-wooded blend of 68 % Chardonnay & 32%
Chenin shows clean purity of fruit. Pear, almond &
lime flavours are refreshed by juicy acidity, with a
creamy, polished texture & lingering finish. Delicious
now, solo or with seafood & light meals.’
(Cape Wine Master) |
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| Chenin
Blanc (un-WOODED)
Single Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 1 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
27 February 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 23.6 B;
TA 5.2; pH 3.77 |
| Vinification: |
Harvesting is determined by
analysis and predominantly tasting of the grapes. After
de-stemming grapes are gently pressed. Contact with the
lees is maintained for 6 months to soften the edges, incorporate
acidity and improve mouth feel. Intervention is minimized. |
| Maturation: |
Kept on lees for 6 months.
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| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
2.0 g/litre;
TA 6.31 g/litre; pH 3.38 |
| Bottled: |
August
2008 |
| CASES produced: |
400 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
- Gold Medal, 2009 Michelangelo
International Wine Awards
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Best White Wine and Best Wine Overall 2009 Nedbank Green
Wine Awards (Read more) |
| Tasting notes: |
‘A subtly styled,
un-wooded wine from 21 year old vines, showing Chenin’s
signature apple, quince and almond flavours. The palate
is balanced by zesty acidity with a clean summer-fresh
farewell ideal for light meals and alfresco fare’.
(Cape Wine Master) |
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Syrah
(WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2007 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
4 (Click here to see the vineyard
this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
28 February
2007 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes
harvested at 24.8 B;
TA 5.5 g/litre; pH 3.6 |
| Vinification: |
Grapes are sorted twice. First
to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then
de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Whole
berry fermented. |
| Maturation: |
Matured in mainly French
225 litre oak barrels (40% new) for 12 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
2.9 g/litre;
TA 6 g/litre; pH 3.34 |
| Bottled: |
May 2008 |
| CASES produced: |
420 |
| Ratings
& Awards: |
Silver Medal, 2009 Michelangelo
International Wine Awards |
| Tasting notes: |
‘Rich, deep crimson
hue with inviting aromas of ripe plum, sweet tobacco and
polished leather. The abundance of fruit is only partially
tempered by some barrel fermentation and twelve months
oak maturation, which adds a sweet spicy nuance and balancing
dry tannic structure. This is a bold food styled syrah
with a lingering, warm, spiced farewell. It can be enjoyed
now and after a few years ageing’. (Cape Wine Master)
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Syrah
/ Mourvedre (WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
5 & 6 (Click here to see
the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
07 March 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Syrah 25.2 B; TA 4.3 g/litre; pH 3.05
Mourvedre 26 B; TA 3.98; pH 4.8 |
| Vinification: |
Grapes are sorted twice. First
to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then
de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Berries
are crushed before fermentation. Fermentation is kept
at around 25-28 degrees C. Great fruit that could take
the 100% new oak (50% French and 50% American). |
| Maturation: |
5 months French & American
oak |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
2.8 g/litre;
TA 5.7 g/litre; pH 3.8 |
| Bottled: |
September
2008 |
| CASES produced: |
530 |
| Ratings
& Awards: |
Gold Medal, 2009 Michelangelo
International Wine Awards
Gold
Medal, 2010 Biofach International Organic Wine Awards,
Germany
Silver Medal, 2010 Millesime Bio International Organic
Wine Awards, France |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A bold new world
style duo of 79% Shiraz & 21% Mourvèdre. Rich,
wild berry flavours are reined in by Mourvèdre’s
savoury tone & dusty, spicy tannins from a brush of
predominantly French & a touch of American oak. Robust,
exuberant & youthful for enjoyment with food now and
after a few years ageing’. (Cape Wine Master)
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chardonnay
/ Chenin Blanc / Viognier (un-WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards 2, 3 (59% Chardonnay ), Vineyard
8 (39% Chenin Blanc) and Vineyard 9 (2% Viognier) (Click
here to see the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
11 February 2009 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Chardonnay 23.3 B; TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.54;
Chenin Blanc 20.4 B; TA 8. g/litre; pH 3.26
Viognier 25.0 B; TA 5.05 g/litre; pH 3.65 |
| Vinification: |
Components were harvested separate but
blended shortly after fermentation. Emphasis, again, on
mouth feel but also freshness. |
| Maturation: |
Lees contact for 9 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar 1.8 g/litre;
TA 5.9 g/litre; pH 3.22 |
| Bottled: |
07 December 2009 |
| CASES produced: |
780 |
| RATINGS & Awards: |
3
½ stars Platter 2011 |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A splash of Viognier (2%) adds
alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances to this
Chardonnay (59%), Chenin Blanc (39%) blend, which dances
gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful aperitif
wine, or partner with light meals.’(Cape Wine Master) |
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ChARDONNAY
(LIGHTLY WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
2 & 3 (Click here to see the
vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
2 February 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.2 B;
TA 6.2 g/litre; pH 3.56 |
| Vinification: |
Lees contact for 5 months.
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| Maturation: |
Maturation in 225 litre French
oak barrels for 5 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
1.9 g/litre; TA 6.8 g/litre; pH 3.29 |
| Bottled: |
August
2008 |
| CASES produced: |
244 |
| RATINGS
& AWARDS: |
3 ½ Platter 2009 |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A delicious, medium
bodied combination of ripe fruit and minerality, with
good structure and verve. This wine tingles with glacé
pineapple, lime & stone fruit. Five months in French
oak barrels adds rich leesy breadth and caramel tone.
A good food partner.’(Cape Wine Master) |
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Chenin
Blanc (WOODED)
Single Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyard 1 (Click
here to see the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
11 February 2009 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 24.4 B;
TA 3.73; pH 3.56 |
| Vinification: |
Regime with picking and sorting
before fermentation. After settling wine was taken to
new 255 litre French oak barrels and kept on lees for
9 months. |
| Maturation: |
Nine months in 225 litre French
oak barrels. |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 13.5%; Residual Sugar
2.1 g/litre;
TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.23 |
| Bottled: |
7 December
2009 |
| CASES produced: |
226 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
4
½ stars Platter 2011
Silver Medal, 2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards |
| Tasting notes: |
‘This delicious,
medium bodied food wine, combines vibrant, racy acidity
with concentrated stewed quince, honey and lime flavours.
Subtle oaking imparts creamy, spicy undertones, finishing
with a lingering farewell.’ (Cape Wine Master) |
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Chenin
Blanc / chardonnay / Viognier
(un-WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2010 |
| Vineyard/S: |
Vineyards 2, 3 (56% Chenin Blanc), Vineyard
8 (38% Chardonnay) and Vineyard 7 & 9 (6% Viognier)
(Click
here to see the vineyards this wine comes from) |
| Harvest date: |
18 February 2010 |
| Vinification: |
Components were harvested separate but
blended shortly after fermentation. Emphasis on mouth
feel but also freshness. |
| Maturation: |
Lees contact for 5 months |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 12.5%; Residual Sugar 1.8 g/litre;
TA 5.9 g/litre; pH 3.22 |
| Bottled: |
21 July 2010 |
| CASES produced: |
389 |
| RATINGS
& Awards: |
3 ½ stars Platter 2012
Silver Medal, 2011 Michelangelo International Wine Awards |
| Tasting
notes: |
‘A splash of Viognier (6%)
adds alluring stone fruit and citrus blossom nuances to
this Chenin Blanc (56%) Chardonnay (38%) blend, which
dances gracefully and lightly on the palate. Delightful
aperitif wine, or partner with light meals.’ (Cape
Wine Master) |
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Syrah
(WOODED) Single
Vineyard Wine
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Vintage: |
2008 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
4 (Click here to see the vineyard
this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
06 March 2008 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at 27.2 B;
TA 3.7 g/litre; pH 4.02 |
| Vinification:
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Grapes are sorted twice. First
to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then
de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Whole
berry fermented |
| Maturation:
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Matured in 225 litre French
225ml oak barrels for 12 months |
Analysis:
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Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
4.2 g/litre;
TA 5.1 g/litre; pH 3.68 |
| Bottled: |
25 June
2009 |
| CASES produced: |
408 |
| Ratings
& Awards: |
4
½
stars Platter 2011 |
Tasting notes:
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Careful whole berry selection
and fermentation, produces ripe. Smoky plum and black
pepper flavours with a beautiful silky mouthfeel. Oaking
in French barrels is deftly integrated into the wine,
which is rich, structured and elegant, deserving an invitation
to dinner!(Cape Wine Master) |
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Syrah
/ Mourvedre (WOODED)
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Vintage: |
2009 |
| Vineyard: |
Vineyards
5 & 6 (Click here to see
the vineyard this wine comes from) |
| Harvest
date: |
03 March 2009 |
| Harvest
stats: |
Grapes harvested at:
Syrah 25.0 B; TA 4.5 g/litre; pH 3.76;
Mourvedre 24.5 B; TA 4.7; pH 3.8 |
| Vinification: |
Grapes are sorted twice. First
to remove leaves and sun burnt grapes. Bunches are then
de-stemmed before berry sorting on vibrating table. Berries
are crushed before fermentation. Fermentation is kept
at around 25-28 degrees C. Great fruit that could take
the 100% new oak (50% French and 50% American) |
| Maturation: |
9 months oaking |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14%; Residual Sugar
2.5 g/litre;
TA 5.6 g/litre; pH 3.6 |
| Bottled: |
January
2010 |
| CASES produced: |
1111 |
| Ratings
& Awards: |
4
½ stars Platter 2011
Silver Medal, 2010 Michelangelo International Wine Awards
90/100 Miguel
Chan Wine Journal
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| Tasting notes: |
‘A bold new world
style duo of 75% Shiraz & 25% Mourvèdre. Rich,
wild berry flavours are reined in by Mourvèdre’s
savoury tone & dusty, spicy tannins from a brush of
predominantly French & a touch of American oak. Robust,
exuberant & youthful for enjoyment with food now and
after a few years ageing’. (Cape Wine Master) |
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