This wine is only made in exceptional vintages from a vineyard on the south eastern facing slope of the Polkadraai Hills. 1005 cabernet bunches undergo rigorous bunch and berry sorting to ensure only the best makes it into the fermentation tank. The wine is matured in 225L French barrels for a total of 20 months, followed by a barrel selection of which only the most exceptional barrels are chosen and bottled. A further 24 month of bottle maturation is allowed for the wine to settle before being released into the market.
On the nose concentrated notes of blackcurrant, black cherry and pencil shavings are immediately apparent followed by aromas of black berries & baking spices. The palate is complex and layered with pure blackcurrant fruit. A graphite core brings length and minerality to the wine. Fine tannins and well-integrated acidity speak of the aging potential of this wine.
