Empire
This is a blend from a selection of vineyards - Helderberg Merlot on decomposed granite soil, Valley floor Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc high up on the Helderberg facing towards Stellenbosch.
Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Cabernet Franc (29%), Merlot (14%)
Winemaking: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were destemmed to open top fermenters. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Pressed into older French oak small barrels, 18 months in barrel, blended and bottled.
2039 bottles produced.
BLANKBottle Empire, 2020, 750ML
- Stellenbosch / Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot / Tim Atkin 91
is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.