This wine offers a tantalizing, perfumed nose of pencil shavings and graphite, interwoven with delicate mineral notes, wild jasmine, and subtle herbal nuances as it fully opens. The palate is cool, sophisticated, and utterly compelling, displaying precise freshness and a multitude of elegant layers.
Superb tension is beautifully balanced by bright acidity and dense chalky tannins, creating a harmonious structure. Lush red and black fruit charm is complemented by spiciness, tobacco leaf, and chalky graphite, with hints of purple florals emerging as it evolves. A slight creamy texture adds depth to the bone-dry finish. This seamless, pleasure-packed wine offers excellent aging potential, promising even greater complexity over time.
Superb tension is beautifully balanced by bright acidity and dense chalky tannins, creating a harmonious structure. Lush red and black fruit charm is complemented by spiciness, tobacco leaf, and chalky graphite, with hints of purple florals emerging as it evolves. A slight creamy texture adds depth to the bone-dry finish. This seamless, pleasure-packed wine offers excellent aging potential, promising even greater complexity over time.
Winter began later than usual and was warmer overall, though rainfall during the season was favorable. Above-average temperatures in July led to uneven bud break and smaller berries in certain cultivars. Temperature fluctuations in September and October caused uneven bunch formation, but conditions improved significantly in November.
A warmer February prompted the earlier harvesting of some cultivars, while rain and cooler conditions in March slowed the ripening of red wine varietals. This extended the harvest period, resulting in grapes with relatively lower sugar levels. The wine was matured for 17 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and depth.
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
A warmer February prompted the earlier harvesting of some cultivars, while rain and cooler conditions in March slowed the ripening of red wine varietals. This extended the harvest period, resulting in grapes with relatively lower sugar levels. The wine was matured for 17 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and depth.
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
Uva Mira translates to "The Wonderful Grape," with Uva being the Latin word for grape and Mira meaning wonderful, miraculous, and full of charm. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is situated in the renowned "Golden Triangle," an area celebrated for its noble grape varieties and the production of wines of exceptional quality.
The estate spans 127 hectares, with 33 hectares under vine, cultivating six varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Positioned between 260 and 620 meters above sea level and just nine kilometers from False Bay, the vineyards benefit from a unique climate that naturally produces wines of elegance and finesse. Every bottle is handcrafted exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, allowing the wines to fully express the distinct characteristics of this remarkable site. The result is a collection of wines defined by elegance, minerality, and longevity.
The estate spans 127 hectares, with 33 hectares under vine, cultivating six varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Positioned between 260 and 620 meters above sea level and just nine kilometers from False Bay, the vineyards benefit from a unique climate that naturally produces wines of elegance and finesse. Every bottle is handcrafted exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, allowing the wines to fully express the distinct characteristics of this remarkable site. The result is a collection of wines defined by elegance, minerality, and longevity.
