First red wine after the four Sauvignon Blancs, this bottling use to be called the Marlbrook until the first vintage in 2011 under the Estate name. Deep ruby red with dark red berries on the nose, some spices, woody elements and a touch savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a medium to medium plus body. Notes of black currants, twigs and earth. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz, 14% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak.
First red wine after the four Sauvignon Blancs, this bottling use to be called the Marlbrook until the first vintage in 2011 under the Estate name. Deep ruby red with dark red berries on the nose, some spices, woody elements and a touch savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a medium to medium plus body. Notes of black currants, twigs and earth. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz, 14% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak.
Dec 17th, 2017
From Constantia Valley near Capetown. 58% Cabernet 19% Syrah 14% Petit Verdot 9% Malbec and double oaked like Verglegen. Savoury and earthy. Medium- tannins and body. Have had better Cabernets from Stellenbosch.
From Constantia Valley near Capetown. 58% Cabernet 19% Syrah 14% Petit Verdot 9% Malbec and double oaked like Verglegen. Savoury and earthy. Medium- tannins and body. Have had better Cabernets from Stellenbosch.
May 30th, 2017
Aaahh aroma, smooth, rich and flavorful. Not over done just a pleasing vintage.
Aaahh aroma, smooth, rich and flavorful. Not over done just a pleasing vintage.
Jun 11th, 2017
Constantia, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
