VINTAGE CONDITIONS The 2023 vintage experienced warmer winter conditions, leading to uneven budding and flowering. A much needed 100mm of rainfall in December (2022) alleviated stress and encouraged vine vigour. January and February brought hot weather, but phenolic ripeness was successfully achieved.

VINIFICATION 0 Handpicked grapes were destemmed, sorted, and fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 28 C. The skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation took place for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES Dense ruby with a slight purple edge. Cabernet Sauvignon leads on the nose, showing graphite, tea leaf, dark hedgerow fruit and cassis, supported by subtle herbal notes, cinnamon spice and a dusty, earthy nuance. The palate is broad yet refined, with ripe, fine-grained tannins framing a generous, approachable fruit core. Classic Cabernet flavours carry through, with Pinotage adding red-fruit lift and gentle spice. Balanced and composed, finishing dry in the Beeslaar style, with excellent character and value.