Savory and complex, the wine shows white pepper and cranberries on the nose that opens to floral perfume and blackberry fruit. The savory spice continues to the palate with a red fruit core and a fine peppery tannin.
Awards:
Tim Atkin | 90 points
Awards:
Tim Atkin | 90 points
The fermentation temperature peaked at 28°C with regular pump-overs to ensure even extraction and 15% of the wine was whole bunch fermented. The wine was matured for 14 months in 500l French oak barrels, with 20% new oak.
Winemaker: Hagen Viljoen
Winemaker: Hagen Viljoen
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht Wine Estate has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance.
