Deep red in color, this wine displays opulent dark berry fruit, including dark cherries, sweet plums, and mulberries. The palate offers a long, vibrant, and juicy finish, complemented by exceptionally elegant tannins. This harmonious blend of flavors creates a captivating tasting experience, highlighting the wine's richness and balance. Each sip invites you to savor its complexity, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.
Each of the cultivars in the blend was vinified and matured separately, with blending occurring after 10 months of barrel ageing. Fermentation took place at 26 degrees Celsius, with gradual tannin extraction resulting in a soft and juicy tannin profile. The blend consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, and 20% Cab Franc.
Winemaker: Dustin Osborne
Winemaker: Dustin Osborne
Sir Richard Branson’s love for the African continent and finer things in life lured him to the Western Cape Province and Mont Rochelle. His stunning 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard is just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek in South Africa.
There, in the food and wine capital, guests can unwind and make themselves at home while dining on healthy and locally sourced cuisine, tasting superb shiraz and chardonnay in the 150-year-old cellar, and exploring the rolling vineyards and well-tended grounds in one of the world’s most bucolic settings.
There, in the food and wine capital, guests can unwind and make themselves at home while dining on healthy and locally sourced cuisine, tasting superb shiraz and chardonnay in the 150-year-old cellar, and exploring the rolling vineyards and well-tended grounds in one of the world’s most bucolic settings.
