Miles Mossop MAX

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Bottle
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