Description
Wildeberg Terroirs is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks in the wider Coastal Region. The first red in the range shows the exceptional quality Cinsault is capable of from old, low yielding bush vines and hands-off winemaking. Made from a single site of bush vine Cinsault in Wellington, planted in 1974 on well-drained slopes of deep, soft loams littered with granite and quartz in the shadow of the Hawekwa mountains. Hand-harvested bush vine fruit is naturally fermented at Wildeberg with 30% whole bunch pressing. 9 months ageing in 600 ltr French oak, mainly older barrels, 15% new.
Tasting Notes :
The Cinsault provide an ethereal nose of star anise, cherry-stone, wild strawberries and crushed rocks that leads to a bright yet fine palate of dark cherries, allspice and gently earthy notes and with the focused finish from mineral-laden source given to the wine. The finish is medium-long with elegant tannins.
