Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Merlot43%
Cabernet Sauvignon37%
Cabernet Franc20%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Production Details The producer says the components were vinified separately and the blend was assembled after 4 months. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc were all sourced from Stellenbosch and matured for 20 months in French oak barrels using a combination of 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe plum, red currants, subtle wood spice
Palate: intense ruby, finely textured, smooth tannins
Critics Ratings Prescient Bordeaux Red Blend Report: Top 10 (93 points) 2024
Prescient Bordeaux Red Blend ReportTop 10 (93 points) 2024
Michelangelo AwardsDouble Gold 2024
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Producer Information

Address
PO Box 155, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 880 0284
Owner
Coetzee Family
Cellarmaster
Adam Mason

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