Identity
| Producer | KWV |
| Grapes | 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec |
| Color | red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | dark red |
| Aroma | dark fruit, blackcurrant, spice, notes of cigar box, mocha, vanilla, eucalyptus, mint |
| Palate | big presence and structure from Cabernet Sauvignon, soft mouthfeel, silky tannins, hints of blueberry, oak spices, caramelised sweet flavours, charred cigar notes |
| Finish | long and fruit filled aftertaste with smooth tannins and lingering cigar box notes |
| Food Pairing | roasts, grilled and barbequed red meat and chicken dishes, or enjoyed on its own |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.1 |
| Total Acidity | 5.79 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 16.28 |
| pH | 3.5 |
| Aging Process | Matured in new French oak barrels for 18 months |
Interesting facts
| The blend is born from fire, a Cabernet Sauvignon based wine matured 18 months in new French oak barrels. It is a premium wine with a strong character and smoothness likened to a golf swing. |