Description
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Malbec grapes are sourced from the drift estate and viognier from wildepaardekloof – the frater farm near ashton, also the home of the mary le bow wines.
Technical details
Grape variety: 62% Malbec & 38% Viognier
Alcohol: 13.0%
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Wine making details
Co-ferment on the skins of partially fermented viognier skins plus destemmed and whole clusted malbec. Must was kept cool for 4 days, after which natural yeast completed the fermentation. Pressed off the skins 2 days after completion of alcoholic fermentation using a traditional basket press. Natural malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was in barrel for 18 months and racked twice before bottling.
Tasting notes
Herbaceous with hints of fynbos, rosemary and tobaccoleaf, spiced or marinated red meats with a biltong coating. The palate bursts with plum and cherries – smokey.
