made by winemaker
Matthew Copeland. We tasted it at the WineMag.co.za Signature Red Blend Report,
this week where it came in the top 12 and scored an impressive 93 points (there
were only two 94 point wines). It is a sign of things to come with our new
fresh red blends being produced with Rhône varietals. A blend of 67%
Shiraz, 21% Mourvèdre, 8% Carignan and 4% Grenache, it has spent 16 months in large
oak barrels, only one third new
Subtle at first on the nose, then
complex with red cherry and black currant fruit and leaves. No shyness at all
on the palate, full and round with such depth and purity of fruit one is taken
aback. And it continues with bright fruit acidity and fine tannins, a well
structured wine with wood just supporting and no hint of bitterness or dryness.
One keeps returning to the beautiful fruit. R225
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