A full bodied Cape Blend with an intense dark claret colour. A wine with loads of sweet berry and pepper flavours in balance with new French oak. This wine is big in structure, although with supple, strong tannins ensuring a long after taste with a refreshing acidity. A wine that will age well in the bottle for 12 – 15 years. An ideal match with game dishes, red meat, pork and spicy foods.

Varietals: 36% Pinotage, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon & 36% Merlot.

Colour: Dark Ruby red colour with bright edges.

Bouquet: Upfront Dark fruit combines well Spicy/cedar oak aromas at the end.

Tasting notes: Intense blackberry, cassis and plum flavours upon entry with delicate spice and cedar aromas from the new French oak. A big structured, well rounded and elegantly balanced Cape blend. Hints of mocha and dark chocolate compliment a great finish. This wine will age well for 10 – 15 years. An ideal match for lamb shank, oxtail or a South African game potjie.

The KWV Classic Collection brings out the best in local terroir and fruit, creating a sophisticated range of vintage wines that stay true to its South African heart.

A classic red win that is soft, fresh and vibrant with blackberry and red berry aromas.

From the South East, the wind they call the Cape Doctor. From the Antarctic, winter rain. A soil that nurtures character. The burning African sun. Wind. Water. Earth. Fire. The ancient elements. An elegant blend of Shiraz 44%, Cinsault 36% and Grenache 20% presenting soft tannins and lots of fruit. Spicy with a complex aftertaste. Partly wood matured.