This wine opens with vibrant red fruit, while black and blueberry notes provide depth in the background. Light oak aging brings out nuances of red currants and blueberries, enhancing the wine's complexity.
The palate is velvety, with seamlessly integrated tannins that add structure without overpowering. A hint of smokiness weaves through, guiding the flavors to a lingering, juicy finish that invites the next sip.
The palate is velvety, with seamlessly integrated tannins that add structure without overpowering. A hint of smokiness weaves through, guiding the flavors to a lingering, juicy finish that invites the next sip.
Fermentation took place in an open fermentation tank at 24 ̊C with two to three punch-downs daily. Malolactic fermentation took place in 100% stainless steel tanks. Aged in 15% new French oak 225L barrels, and the rest in older oak.
Winemaker: Mari Kotzé
Winemaker: Mari Kotzé
Rickety Bridge wine estate is undoubtedly one of the most progressive wineries in the Cape. The historic winemaking cellar was recently renovated and converted into a barrel fermentation centre, the new winery was built and modern cooling equipment was installed. The newly built wine tasting centreis the perfect place to sample 200 years of winemaking tradition: taste these delightful Franschhoek wines in comfort, al fresco in summer on the winery veranda or relaxing in front of the fire in winter. The pleasures of these outstanding South African wines extend beyond the bottle.
