Identity
| Producer | Miles Mossop Wines |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep dark garnet colour with a plum red rim |
| Aroma | Abundant heady aromas of ripe blackberry, bramble fruits, ripe fresh prunes, dark cherries, cocoa, and cassis |
| Palate | Aromatic and savoury with lots of dark chocolate, blueberries, roasted spices, and great texture while maintaining balance |
| Finish | Long finish with lingering roasted spices, dark chocolate, and fruit concentration |
| Food Pairing | Beef stews, barbecued food, hard cheeses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Malolactic fermentation in barrels; maturation in small 225-liter French barriques, 29% new oak, for 22 months with regular rackings; no fining or filtration before bottling |
| Fermentation | Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels |
Terroir
| slate soils in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch |
Interesting facts
| Miles Mossop Wines was established in 2004; Miles Mossop served as winemaker and viticulturist; the wines are named after his children; production is limited; the wine was bottled in January 2018 |
Logistics
| Cork | cork |