A complex wine highlighting notes of raspberries, blackberries, and red fruits, followed by a lingering herbal finish. Great aging potential. Decant before drinking.
WINEMAKER Meyer Joubert
WINERY Joubert-Tradauw
APPELLATION W.O. Tradouw, South Africa
GRAPE VARIETIES 73% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Shiraz
TERROIR Karoo shale mixed with clay.
VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION Hand harvest using sustainable methods. Pre-fermentation cold maceration at 8°C for three days. Punch down fermentation with natural wild yeast for 14 days.
AGING 20 months in 300/500L of 30% new fill French oak barrels, the rest in third and fourth fill.
FOOD PAIRING Perfectly complements all types of meat dishes especially a rack of lamb, duck, goose, or turkey. Delicious with tomato-based pasta.
ALCOHOL CONTENT 14%
