A surprisingly dark hue for this varietal.Lovely fresh cassis aromas with hints of tobacco, allspice and savoury notes.The nose pulls through onto the luscious palate with lively berry and cherry flavours. Although medium-bodied it is a bold wine with an elegant structure.
ageing : Drinking well now but can be enjoyed for another 7 years if cellared correctly.
Traditionally, Cinsaut was the predominant red grape of the region. Over the years, other red varietals overshadowed this grape, but this vineyard, planted on the historic Twyfeling farm, has always produced excellent quality wine and deserves recognition. De Twyfeling was deducted from the larger farm Optenhorst in 1812 and bequeathed to a son. The name Twyfeling (meaning doubt or hesitation) appears at that time and probably refers to the difficulty he would experience in making a living on this small, mountainous piece of land. The antique implements on the label were found in the cellar and honours the men and women who put their hands to the plough, planted vines and unlocked the hidden potential of this once remote and beautiful vineyard high up on the slopes of the Groenberg in the Bovlei near Wellington.
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