Medium deep red colour. Classic dark, blackcurrant, and fruitcake nose. Rich and complex. Soft, but substantial palate with polished tannins and the concentration you expect from prime Helderberg Mountain sites. Fruitcake, blackcurrant, tomato paste herbal (fynbos) flavours carry through to a long finish. Delicious with most red meat dishes. Butterfly leg of lamb on the barbecue with wild rosemary a personal favorite. Drink 2024 to 2034.
Winter rainfall was higher than previous two vintages, but about average and slightly warmer than average. Bud break was rather uneven and required additional attention to foliage management during the growing period. A relatively cool wet spring, which continued throughout much of the growing season. The high fungal pressure required adhering diligently to a suitable spray program throughout the season. Regular rainfall and low day and night temperatures during the ripening period meant there was no water stress and ripening was gentle and slow. A challenging, but exciting vintage with good acidity and a more elegant style.
Winemaker : David Trafford
Winemaker : David Trafford
With an international reputation for excellence, the South African De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains.
