A full bodied Bordeaux blend with a pitch black colour. Intense dark berries from the fruit, chocolate and mocha from the new oak maturation. The boldness of the fruit in combination with the smooth tannins leaves a lasting impression on the after taste. The wine is big and bold, therefore heavy, rich flavoured meat dishes is a must.

Grape Variety	60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Climate	The summer once again had a long growth period to effect. No stress conditions until middle February when a short warm spell was experienced. Sufficient rainfall in the winter season established good underground water table levels. Some high temperatures in February brought on quick ripening towards the end of the season.
Soil	Hutton, Clovelly
Trellising	5 wire hedge
Age of Vines	22 years old
Yield	5.1 tons/ha
Vinification	Skin contact in open fermenters. Punch the cap by hand every 2 hours. On skin at 28ºC for 5-6 days. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel it ages in new French oak barrels for 24 months.

Free SO2	22.0 mg/l
Total SO2	133 mg/l
pH	3.56
Total Acidity	6.00 g/l
Residual Sugar	3.20 g/l
Volatile Acidity	0.72 g/l
Alcohol Volume	14.50%