Very forthcoming dark fruit and spicy oak aromas, juicy, fruity with characteristics of plums. The colour is intense dark ruby and the palate finds a round, smooth texture. A well structured wine, truly balanced with an intense mouth feel. Fullness which will make this wine last in the bottle for at least 8 years. This style of wine matches well with curry flavoured food and meat dishes.

Grape Variety	57% Pinotage, 23% Shiraz, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Climate	Temperatures during the winter were mild. During the early growth season cool temperatures with good rains in October, November and December were experienced. Nearly no rain fell while cool conditions prevailed during the beginning of the month. During the latter stages of the month hot to extremely hot conditions were experienced. Temperatures in February and March were cool to normal with an above average rainfall. The season can therefore be summarized as cool with average to above average rainfall in the growth season and maturing period, with a heat-wave during the latter part of January.
Soil	Hutton, Clovelly
Trellising	Pinotage bush vines, Cabernet S & Merlot 5 wire hedge.
Age of Vines	10 - 20 years old
Yield	6.9 Tons/ha
Vinification	5 Days on the skins at 26 °C in roto tanks and open fermenters. After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in 30% new and 70% second fill French oak barrels for 18 months.

Free SO2	41 mg/l
Total SO2	100 mg/l
pH	3.64
Total Acidity	5.9 g/l
Residual Sugar	3.3 g/l
Volatile Acidity	0.65 g/l
Alcohol Volume	14.50%