A beautiful wine with rich garnet hues. Full bodied with exceptional character, intense dark fruit flavours, subtle violet undertones with a hint of liquorice and earthiness. The French Oak is perfectly balanced for a lovely lingering finish.
Awards:
95 / Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Double Gold – Gilbert & Gaillard 2022
Grand Golf / 93 – South African Wine Index
90 – Tim Atkin 2022
Only grapes of exceptional quality are selected and sorted in the vineyard leaving sun-burnt berries on the vines. In the cellar, the grapes go through another selection process before de-stemming. No crushing of the berries takes place and fermentation starts naturally after 3 -4 days of cold-soaking at 15°C. The grapes are left on the skins for 25-35 days to create velvety smooth tannins. The wine is lightly pressed and then matured in new French oak barrels for 18 months.
Pair this with fillet steak with a hearty peppercorn or dark mushroom sauce.
Quick Info
Bottle Size:
75cl
ABV:
14%
Designation:
WO Stellenbosch
BIN:BTL-0293
Current Stock:70
Style:Red Wine
Style:Bold & Structured Reds
More Information
South Africa
South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 with the first bottle being produced in Cape Town by its founder and governor Jan van Riebeeck.
South Africa is located at the tip of Africa with its wine regions located near the coastal influences of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. These regions have a mostly Mediterranean climate that is marked by intense sunlight and dry heat.
One of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Australia and British Columbia, Canada to Lebanon's Beqaa Valley.
The classic profile is full-bodied with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to aging potential.
Werner makes wines for Peter Falke and his french wife Danièle in their beautiful winery in Stellenbosch. Groenvlei Farm is home to rambling magenta bougainvillea, delicate scented roses and wild lavender growing alongside carefully cultivated vineyards. Dating back to the 18th century, the traditional gabled Cape Dutch buildings belie a contrasting modernity within.
