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.
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South Africa Simonsberg Simonsberg-Paarl
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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.