International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Bronze
A deep colour of blackberries, almost bordering on squid ink. Violets, iodine and a freshly ground pepper bouquet are prominent on the nose. On the palate; dark cherries, black berries, cloves, nutmeg and Allier wood spices. A well balanced wine with great extract, natural fruit acid balance and fruit complexity that lingers on the tongue. To quote winemaker, Mike Dobrovic; ‘Certainly one of the best red wine vintages ever!’
Serve at 19°C. Ideal with char grilled black mushrooms; moussaka; game – especially Springbok; pan-fried pork filled; Ossobucco; and waterblommetjie bredie (a traditional South African lamb stew made with an endemic Cape water lily).