Shiraz & Rhone Varietal based Red Blends

A Rhône style blend, from low yielding dryland vineyards, resulting in concentrated colours with intense fruit flavours. A blend of Syrah (60%), Cinsault (20%) and Grenache Noir (20%). All cultivars were picked at optimum ripeness and fermented separately. The Syrah and Grenache Noir were fermented in open fermenters. The Cinsault was fermented in new 500L French oak barrels, making early wood integration possible. Most of the fruit were kept in tacked, with whole bunch fermentation the norm. 50% of the wine was wooded and matured in 500L barrels for 16 months. The wine was blended and bottled unfiltered in September 2022.

An excellent companion with Springbok medallions in a red wine jus, with fresh seasonal vegetables, drizzled with parsley butter. Pair with a rich lamb stew, home-made ham & pea soup, venison, duck, or Thai green curries. Delicious with flambéed black cherry and cream filled crêpes, or with a cheese platter.