The wine shows a gorgeous black-to-purple color which is a true testimony of the quality and condition of the hand-sorted berries that made it into the cellar. On the nose aromas of black currants, creme de cassis, and balsamic are at the forefront. Secondary to that the wine shows fragrant aromas of dried flowers, black peppercorns, and allspice. Very complex. Tannins are present, yet very well integrated with polished finesse. On the palate the sheer size of the wine is evident. The tannin, fruit, alcohol, and oaking gives this wine great elegance, body, and weight.
The Marathon 2020 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were fermented in small upright French oak barrels and carefully punched down not to over-extract the wine. The Marathon was matured in 50% natural form. The wine spent 6 months in the bottle before release.
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Paserene is a small, family operated winery owned by Martin Smith and Ndabe Mareda, the sole purpose of which is to produce high-end, luxury wines. Great care was given to ensure that the wines produced, and artwork on the labels, are truly authentic to its “sense of place and people” and will guarantee a lasting legacy. The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of "traveling and free" birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to their award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the property.
