The 18th century, time-honoured art of winemaking lives on in Zonnebloem wines - from the carefully tended vineyards to the meticulous craftsmanship in the cellar.

Style:  Red berry and oak spice flavours.  Oak matured

Serve:  Room temperature 16ºC - 18ºC or slightly chilled in summer.  Enjoy with red meat and chicken.

Maturation Potential:  5 - 8 years.

This wine is produced by the La Motte Cellar, historic landmark in the Franschhoek Valley, home to South Africa's gourmet capital.  The style reflects old-world traditions skilfully harmonized with new-world intensity.

Carefully selected grapes from different vineyards have produced pepper, spice and berry fruit flavours, typical of this varietal.  A firm structure, with a long finish.  Perfect with roasts and spicy plates.

This wine was produced in limited quantities from young vines on the historic Meerlust Estate and will benefit from further ageing.

The wine has an intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim; bright and vivacious in the glass, youthful.

The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas.

On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla and dark chocolate.

The tannins are soft and silky, the acidity fresh, the flavour profile focused and linear.

The wine has a persistent and long-lasting aftertaste

Ageing Potential:  12 - 15 years from vintage date.

Blend Information:  52% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Food Suggestions:  Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheeses. Ideally served at 18° - 20° C