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Each component of this blend carries different varietal characteristics and reflects slight soil differences between different vineyards on the estate. It is a true reflection of Simonsberg terroir. The wine elicits the aromas and tastes of fresh black currant, and plum with a touch of mint. Oak plays a well-integrated supporting role.

  • South Africa    Simonsberg    Simonsberg-Paarl
  • 58%
    Cabernet Sauvignon
      23%
    Merlot
      11%
    Petit Verdot
      8%
    Cabernet Franc
     
  • Alcohol
      13.0%
  • Certified sustainable
  • Natural wine
  • Oak
      18 months in 10% new French oak
  • Organic in conversion
  • Production
      142 x 225 liter barrels
  • Residual sugar
      1.5 g/l
  • Soil
      Granite and clay
  • Vegan
  • Vineyard aspect
      Northeast and northwest
  • Vineyard elevation
      170-350m
  • Award
      90 points, Tim Atkin (2019 vintage)
  • Award
      90 points, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
  • Award
      93 points, 4.5 stars, Platter's South African Wine Guide (2019 vintage)
  • Award
      Gold Medal, Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards (2017 vintage)

From hand-sorting at harvest, each component of this blend begins its fermentation in tank and completes it in 225l French oak barrels. Only the lowest press fractions are used for blending, resulting in a wine composed almost entirely of free-run juice.