Cape Vintage Reserve
With Zandvliet and Shiraz there is a romance!” Since 1979, this love-affair has blossomed to include different Shiraz styles like the Kalkveld and the iconic Small Berry Pick. This was followed by a bright and dry Shiraz Rosé and now culminating in this special late-bottled parcel of Vintage Liqueur Wine.
| Cellarmaster’s Notes | A compote of plums, black cherry, tobacco and mulberries are found on the nose. These fruit flavors are softly coated with chocolate and mocha. These aromas express themselves on a beautiful, layered palate where the richness of fruit, chocolate, mocha and liquorice harmoniously linger on the after taste. |
| Colour | Youthful, deep, ruby red |
| Tons Per Hectare | 3-4 ton/ha |
| Terroir | Slope: Very gently, southerly Soil: Rocky, chalk rich Climate: Moderate summer, with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool south easterly (summer) |
| Oenology | The grape clusters were fully ripened to 27° Balling. After destemming the pomace was punched down in an open cask. Skins was pressed and must was fortified with pot distilled brandy spirits |
| Maturation | Barrel aged in old French Oak Barriques for 7 years |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 18 %, Acidity: 5.9 g/ℓ pH: 3.70, Residual sugar: 78 g/ℓ |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Case Size | 6 x 750ml |
| Bottle Barcode | 6005 6530 01385 |
| Case Barcode | 26005 6530 01389 |
Food Pairing
Stilton, aged cheddar and a selection of roast nuts or spoil yourself with rich chocolate mousse and our VLW
Awards & Accolades
2022 Platter’s Wine Guide – 4 Stars
2021 Platter’s Wine Guide – 4 Stars
2020 Platter’s Wine Guide – 4 Stars
