Rich black fruit is prominent on the nose, showing cassis and Black Forest Gateaux with sweet baking spices and walnuts. Concentrated black fruit follows through on the palate, where notes of cedar, cinnamon and cloves add complexity. The fruit sweetness balances the grippy tannins that provide structure to this Cabernet-driven Bordeaux-style red blend.
Varieties and parcels were vinified separately. Fermentation was completed in open-top stainless-steel fermenters. Primary fermentation took 7 days during which punch-downs and pump-overs were performed 4 times daily. After this the wine was macerated on the skins for 14 days to ensure balanced extraction of phenolics. The wine was matured in 300l French oak barrels for 12 month
Winemaker: Jean Engelbrecht
Winemaker: Jean Engelbrecht
First conceived in 2005, the wine evolved from a single Bordeaux-style blend, to a range that reflects the Stellenbosch viticultural landscape. The Stellenbosch Reserve now encompasses seven wines, red and white, focusing on the classic Stellenbosch varieties of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines, like the place, capture that beautiful balance between accessibility and seriousness.
