Chris Bousterd: “Sir Thomas Cullinan was our Great Grandfather. Originally from Ireland he came to South Africa as a boy and founded the Cullinan Diamond mine where the world’s largest uncut diamond was found, over 3000 carats. The Cullinan Diamond was cut into 2, the greater and lesser star of Africa, which are now the main diamonds in the Sceptre and Crown of the British crown jewels. An interesting piece of our family heritage here in Africa.”

From the highest rows of the estates 2 highest vineyards, Merlot Block 15 and Cabernet Sauvignon Block 14. The exposure of these rows to all the elements combined with the steep gradient of the slope means the vines have a very tough life and give low yields.The bunches from these portions of these vineyards are typically light with small concentrated berries.

The wine is complex and concentrated showing black cherries, plums as well as savoury notes of olives and black pepper with broad polished tannins and a medium plush acidity that leads to a lengthy finish.