$55.25
Colour: Dark garnet with a bright red rim. Nose: Black cherry dominates with blackberry, subtle cedar, fynbos and wild fig. Palate: Full bodied. Black cherries and plum on entry with a complex mid-palate and a mocha finish – very moreish! Soft round tannins with long velvety fruity finish.
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Franschhoek, South Africa |
| Vintage | 2016 |
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