A lovely fresh dry wine. Good minerality. My first introduction to Fiano cultivar. Closest to Sauvignon Blanc is what I think. — 3 years ago
rich Bordeaux style. Impressive cedars in deep forest, plum and cassis. touch of forest floor. Dry, mid acidity and mid+ slightly tingling tannin. Can drink now and better to age more.
VITICULTURE
Cultivar:
Merlot 61%
Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc 13% Malbec 7%
Petit Verdot 4%
Appellation: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Age of vines: 13 to 28 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
MATURATION
Matured for 18 months in 255 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol:14.5% vol
Total Acidity: 6.3g
pH: 3.47
Residual Sugar: 2.0g/l — 5 years ago
Preferred over a direct compare with another Cab Franc — 7 years ago
Stereotypical Napa cab. Good, not great. Ripe, fruity, and sweet. — 4 years ago
Green apple, passion fruit, pineapple, grass, some chamomile — 5 years ago
Really solid value from one of my favorite winemakers. — 7 years ago
In LOVE with this wine. All the best parts of a full-bodied cab with no tannins and a soft finish. Such a huge fan! — 9 years ago
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence
Sexy af Gamay. Tasted blind. Nailed vintage and cultivar. — 19 days ago