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AREA OF PRODUCTION: On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain between the wine-growing areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.

SOIL COMPOSITION: Klapmuts/Longlands type soils of Malmesbury shale origin.

VINIFICATION AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM: Our flagship Bordeaux blend is set to be a classic. Boasting a Gran D’Or at the Michelangelo Awards 2016, a double-platinum from the National Wine Challenge, counted as one of the top 100 wines in SA for 2016 and gold from the 2016 Vitis Vinifera Awards.

All the wines were made separately and matured in new French oak barrels for 23 months. Then the blend was made up and left in a tank for a month (to marry) before being bottled and matured for five months prior to release.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION: Dry, unwooded, medium-bodied rosé wine.

Size: 750 ml
Alcohol: 14.5%
Unit: 12

	Grape: 46% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 14% cabernet franc, 10% petit verdot, and 5% malbec.
	Appearance: Deep, saturated dark ruby color.
	Aroma: Intriguing fragrance of violets and thyme, intense blackcurrant, and underlying cigar box.
	Taste: Superbly crafted with a good balance of vibrant multi-layered dark red fruits supported by tight, well-honed tannins. Handles the oak effortlessly. Opulent yet sophisticated with a long, compelling finish. Satisfying now, but with time will develop and unfold its many treasures.
	Pairing: Kudu fillet or roast lamb with thyme, rosemary, and garlic; rare roast beef or fillet on the bone.