Characteristics:
Deep crimson colour, complex red fruit aromas and black cherry, spicy notes, black tea and subtle oak.  Fine grained tannins. 2012 was a moderate temperature vintage, with cool evenings. Harvested beginning of March & spent 18 months on oak, 20% new, the balance on 4th fill and older.

Food pairing:
Pairs well with beef and venison.

About the winery:
Neil Ellis is rightly called the mentor of South African wines. Together with his son Warren he is responsible for an impressive portfolio of wines synonymous to quality, elegance and value for money. Their Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon rank among the top of the world and they have built an outstanding range of terroir specific cuvées.