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Type: Red Wine
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Code: ANDR060
An expertly created 'Bordeaux style' blend. Full of spice, an abundance of fruit and a savoury edge. The aromats are slow release so each taste goes from fresh and elegant to rich and powerful.

Specification

Producer

André van Rensburg

Richard Kelly describes André van Rensburg as "The greatest winemaker in the world." He has been the winemaker at Vergelegen in Stellenbosch since 1998 - where all employees retire on their 60th birthday. André van Rensburg's signature red grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but he also produces with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes

A complex but harmonious bouquet. On the nose Mushroom, black and red berries, raspberry, tobacco and cassis. Soft and elegant mouthfeel, medium bodied, soft tannins. A lingering finish with a touch dried herbs coming through at the end.

Food Matches

Drink with Steak pie or ox cheeks

Vinification

The Wine is aged in French barriques, 50% new to have maximum control over how much oak the wine can take on. An expertly blended wine.

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