With berries grown in some of the world's most ancient African soils, Seriously Old Dirt 2020 displays a youthful, deep ruby-red color. This Cabernet Sauvignon based blend exudes rich layers of fresh fruit on the nose; black raspberry, ripe strawberry, plum, and black currant.
Undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco-leaf add to the hedonistic experience. The entry is smooth, round, and gracefully expands over the palate. Deliciously plush, the palate further develops with an abundance of fruit favors and finishes with spicy nuance. The vintage reflects a quintessential elegance, with a core of satin-textured tannins and youthful energy.
Undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco-leaf add to the hedonistic experience. The entry is smooth, round, and gracefully expands over the palate. Deliciously plush, the palate further develops with an abundance of fruit favors and finishes with spicy nuance. The vintage reflects a quintessential elegance, with a core of satin-textured tannins and youthful energy.
Matured for eighteen months in older French oak barrique. Seriously Old Dirt 2020 consists of Cabernet Sauvignon (eighty-six percent), Merlot (eight percent), Malbec (four percent) and Cabernet Franc (two percent).
Yes, we are serious about dirt – old dirt. Soil is the foundation for the vine plant, and the character of the soil is what gives the vine, its grapes and the resulting wine a uniquely defined personality. The Cape winelands of South Africa have some of the oldest soils in the world, originating one billion years ago when the earth cracked-up at the foot of continent Africa. This is serious, so are we.
That is why Seriously Old Dirt is committed to making wine from vines growing on soils originating from the birth of the earth.
Winemakers: Martin Smith and Zelma Long
Yes, we are serious about dirt – old dirt. Soil is the foundation for the vine plant, and the character of the soil is what gives the vine, its grapes and the resulting wine a uniquely defined personality. The Cape winelands of South Africa have some of the oldest soils in the world, originating one billion years ago when the earth cracked-up at the foot of continent Africa. This is serious, so are we.
That is why Seriously Old Dirt is committed to making wine from vines growing on soils originating from the birth of the earth.
Winemakers: Martin Smith and Zelma Long
Vilafonté is the first American and South African joint wine-making venture. This groundbreaking red wine project is a partnership between a respected group of wine specialists from South Africa (Michael Ratcliffe) and the United States (Zelma Long and Phillip Freese).
Vilafonté is the first winery in South Africa to focus on making wine aimed specifically at the US market. The name Vilafonté is derived from the primary soil type of the 100-acre estate, whose character forms the foundation of the wines.
The Vilafonté project aims to create the first luxury wine brand from South Africa.
Vilafonté is the first winery in South Africa to focus on making wine aimed specifically at the US market. The name Vilafonté is derived from the primary soil type of the 100-acre estate, whose character forms the foundation of the wines.
The Vilafonté project aims to create the first luxury wine brand from South Africa.
