Deep ruby at the core, this full-bodied Anwilka Red Blend opens with bold aromas of red berries, oak spice, and cracked white pepper. The palate reveals layers of poached plum, cedar, and a touch of coastal salinity, wrapped in firm, ripe tannins and a luxuriously textured mouthfeel. Its balance of fruit, spice, and structure delivers immediate drinking pleasure, while its complexity and poise promise exceptional cellar potential. A true Stellenbosch standout.
Harvested at first light for optimal freshness, our 2018 grapes arrived cool to the cellar, where a second sorting ensured only the finest fruit made it through. Fermentation was gently managed for balanced extraction, followed by basket pressing to preserve purity. After malolactic fermentation in a mix of new and seasoned French oak, the wine matured for 19 months in 400L barrels—50% first fill—developing structure, spice, and the layered elegance this stellar vintage deserved.
Winemaker: Jean du Plessis
Winemaker: Jean du Plessis
South African winery Anwilka Vineyards is situated just 7 kilometres from the ocean in Stellenbosch's prime Helderberg region. The property was purchased in the late 1990s and extensive replanting of 40ha of vineyards comprising primarily cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and some merlot followed.
