2007 Cape Mentelle Trinders Vineyard Cabernet Merlot

This wine has been produced from a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. Matured in a combination of French and some American oak for 15 months. 25% new oak was employed.

Deep crimson red purple colour with mauve hue. The nose is quite restrained upon opening slowly yielding aromas of violets, blackcurrant, cedar and spice. The palate is mouthfilling with excellent concentration, whilst still maintaining a sense of elegance and refinement. Flavours of cassis, cedar, spice and truffle with some liquorice end notes. Fine grained dryish but balanced tannin structure with long aftertaste of cassis, truffle, cedar, spice and tobacco.
Cellar 3-4 years (2012-2013).
Alc/Vol: 14.5%