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TASTING NOTES
This wine pours a dense ruby red, surprisingly intense for its R80 price point. The nose is layered and expressive, offering vibrant notes of raspberry, cherry, blueberry, and ripe purple plum, backed by hints of spice, earthy undertones, and a gentle touch of oak. The palate is soft and juicy on entry, mirroring the nose with a generous flow of plush red and purple fruit. Bright acidity lifts the wine, while fine, ripe tannins provide structure and mouth-coating grip. It finishes dry, with lingering flavours of cherry and subtle spice. A confidently crafted Pinotage that seriously overdelivers for its price.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Sticky pork ribs / Grilled lamb chops / Chargrilled boerewors or venison sausage / Smoky aubergine dishes / Cape Malay curry

AWARDS & RATINGS
ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Competition 2025 - Top 10 Winner
Veritas Wine Awards 2025 - Silver

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TASTING NOTES
The inviting plum-red colour is followed by top notes of blackberry, ripe prunes, tomato leaf, graphite dust and a touch of fresh herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate with fine, granular tannins adding excellent support to the plush fruit spectrum. Juicy and accessible, with good freshness and balance. Flavours of red cherry and roasted coffee bean linger on the dry, elegant finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Beef steak / lamb / pepper-crusted tuna / mushroom-based sauces / aged Cheddar cheese

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter's Guide 2026 - 3.5*
Veritas Wine Awards 2025 - Silver

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TASTING NOTES (August 2022)
Alluring aromas of cinnamon, cherries, wild strawberry, raspberry and cedar wood dominate the nose. The wine has a delicious, juicy fruit profile with complex flavours of ripe plums, black cherries, nutmeg and cloves. The ripe tannins are well integrated and complement the elegant nature of the wine. Flavours of cranberries on the aftertaste, with a long, dry finish.

Maturation potential → 2030

FOOD PAIRINGS
Barbequed meats, especially venison and beef / bobotie / lamb curry / grilled snoek / seared tuna / spicy Asian-styled cuisine / aromatic curries / duck with sweet plum sauce / beef or lamb burgers / pizza

AWARDS & RATINGS
Platter’s Guide 2024 – 4.5* (93 points)
SA Wine Index 2023 - Platinum
Veritas Wine Awards 2022 – Double Gold

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TASTING NOTES (August 2023)
Opaque crimson-red hue, with charming aromas of dark cherries, graphite, black pepper and fresh herbs, followed by an underlying savoury/umami tone. The palate is plush, with integrated new oak nuances and very fine, delicate tannins. An elegant and classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon with a satisfying balance between fruit and oak, and persistent flavours of buchu and blackcurrants on the finish.

Maturation potential → 2033.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Red meats like sirloin or ribeye / beef short ribs / slow-braised beef dishes / ox cheeks / butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary / Portabello mushrooms / hard cheeses like aged cheddar and Gouda / blue cheeses like Gorgonzola

AWARDS & RATINGS
Veritas Wine Awards 2025 – Silver Outstanding
Platter’s Guide 2025 – 4* (89 points)
SA Wine Index 2024 – Grand Gold
Veritas Wine Awards 2024 – Silver Outstanding

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