In the nose a lot of red fruit, plums, violets, white pepper and noble notes of cedar. In retrospect, more Cinsault comes to the fore with hints of cherries and strawberries, with in the aftertaste a tasty salty touch that enhances the flavors. Beautiful balance between structure and finesse. AWARDS: 91 pts Tim Atkin Best of South Africa

65% Shiraz and 35% Cinsault. Grapes are picked on the same day and fermented together. Joint malolactic fermentation in large vessels of 500 liters. Ripening happens in 60% new barrels of 500L and 40% older barrels of 500L.

climate

Dry summers with mild winters. Regularizing effect of the cold Atlantic. South-west facing vineyards at 200m altitude.

soil

Hutton / Oakleaf. Granite soil with pieces of Schistes.

vinification