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It is a tribute to our dedication to excellence and passion for winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNestled within the Devon Valley region of Stellenbosch, our vineyards benefit from the unique terroir of this picturesque valley. Here, full ripe fruit is nurtured, handpicked early in the harvest to capture the essence of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Winemaking Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA testament to tradition and innovation, our Chenin Blanc grapes undergo a natural fermentation in a combination of first and second fill French oak barrels. 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Extremely well-drained soils ensure maximum concentration and intensity. The bunches were harvested by hand at full ripeness, before being hand-sorted and cold macerated for 4 days. The individual berries were fermented in stainless steel, receiving four pumpovers a day. After pressing, the wine was transferred into 80% new French oak barriques, where spontaneous malolactic fermentation and a further 26 months of maturation took place. 2021 produced some of the finest fruit that we have seen from our Cabernet vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eClassic Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics of blackberries, pencil shavings and\u003cbr\u003ecedar are a few of the aromatics that make up the nose of this enigmatic\u003cbr\u003ewine. A surprisingly rich palate is balanced by long, dry tannins, fine acidity\u003cbr\u003eand perfectly-integrated oak in the finish. 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