A harmonious composition of 51% Pinotage, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Merlot give texture, intensity and depth. It captures Danie Steytler Snr’s vision of producing the ultimate Cape Blend, truly expressive of Bottelary. Over time nuances and layers of flavour will unfold, rewarding those patient enough to cellar. Only released in superior vintages.

Power and concentration, within a tightly woven structure showing lots of promise. Generous cassis and black berries, as well as vanilla and spice from oak. Complex and multi-dimensional. Those who can resist the temptation will be rewarded well with cellaring.

From vines planted between 1995 and 2002, these vines are all unirrigated and planted in low potential soils. Soil types are predominantly Clovelly and Tukulu. These individual varieties are aged and vinified separately before blending and bottling. The grapes are individually inoculated with a biodynamic yeast culture, and fermented on skins until dry. After malolactic conversion, the wine is transferred to barrels for ageing. After 20 months in barrel, the blend is carefully selected and bottled under inert conditions.

ANALYSIS: ALC 15% | TA 6 g/l | RS 2.7 g/l | pH 3.66