This wine is a tribute to all old vine Tinta Baroccas of South Africa, which for a long time have supported some beautifully fine ‘red blends’ but seldom got the recognition they deserve. A variety that is very well adapted to the Western Cape and if given the opportunity, Tinta Barocca produces excellent wines with great personality and identity. The layered tannin structure of the grape makes it an ideal partner for a variety of dishes. A blend of three vineyards all aged over 40 years – of origin Stellenbosch and Swartland (Paardeberg) – grown on a soil combination of Bokkeveld shale, decomposed granite and clay

Natural and gentle winemaking procedures were followed in the cellar, allowing the vineyards to speak and express themselves in the wine. 15% whole bunches and gentle punch downs by hand twice daily. After 3 weeks of maceration on skins, grapes were basket-pressed to barrel. Matured for 16 months in older, French oak barrels. No fining. Bottled in August 2024.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.2% | RS 2.2 g/l | TA 5.0g/l | pH 3.65