A complex wine highlighting notes of raspberries, blackberries, and red fruits, followed by a lingering herbal finish. Great aging potential.
WINEMAKER Meyer Joubert
WINERY Joubert-Tradauw
APPELLATION W.O. Tradouw, South Africa
GRAPE VARIETIES 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc
TERROIR Karoo shale mixed with clay. Yields an average of 45.5 hectoliter/ ha
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION Harvest started late March 2013 using sustainable methods. Pre-fermentation cold maceration at 8°C for three days.
AGING 20 months in 300/500L of 30% new fill French oak barrels, the rest in third and fourth fill
FOOD PAIRING Perfect Compliments all types of meat dishes especially a rack of lamb, duck, goose, or turkey.
ALCOHOL CONTENT 14%