Lovely rich purple with a cerise rim. A complex nose of plums, cassis and stewed fruit with a hint of pepper and cloves. Juicy, ripe black fruit flavours with soft approachable tannins. Full-bodied, with a lusciously lingering aftertaste.
Serve at 19°C. Rolled sirloin with red wine and mushroom sauce; butterflied leg of Karoo lamb with rosemary and garlic; roast leg of venison; entrecote with pepper sauce and crisp frites; ostrich neck potjie; black mushroom and olive pasta; smoked aubergine and ham and mushroom pizza.