Surely one of the Cape's preeminent wines, the First Verse combines power with elegance and poise. Described on the bottle as "earth's poverty", you can almost taste winemaker Chris Keet's deep respect for the terroir of his selected parcels.
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South Africa Coastal Region Stellenbosch
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38%
Cabernet Sauvignon
28% Merlot
16% Cabernet Franc
12% Petit Verdot
6% Malbec
Alcohol
14.5%
Oak
20 months in 2nd fill French oak barrels
Production
833 cases
Vegan
Award
95 points, Tim Atkin MW, "Elegance and perfume in a glass. Savoury spice, tobacco and floral aromas, berry fruit, tangy acidity and very subtle wooding: this is the work of a brilliant winemaker and blender."