Bordeaux Blends (containing two or more of the following: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec).

Viticulture: Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines as well as older VSP hedged vines - situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in soils of weathered granite and Oakleaf - ensure optimal grape ripeness. Vinification: The smallest, waxiest berries are selected for this Bordeaux blend. Cultivars are fermented individually and remain on the skins well after fermentation is complete. This post fermentative maceration adds layer upon layer of tannin structure and contributes to a roundness and silky texture. The cultivars are then blended shortly before pressing. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 -18 months. Tasting note: With a powerful bouquet of violet, cassis and dried herbs, this complex red blend, consisting of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is quietly resolute. Rich yet structured, this wine will reward careful cellaring over the next ten years

This blend matches classic and special occasion meals such as roast beef and lamb. Makes a worthy gift.