The grapes were crushed and destemmed separately into stainless steel tanks. Cold macerated and fermented on skins with regular pump-overs. Pressed and pumped to barrels after alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Matured in 300L French oak barrels, 30% new oak used. Matured separately in barrels for 12 months. Components were blended before further maturation in barrels for six months. Tank matured for ten months before bottling. Bottle matured for three months before release.
60% Mourvèdre, 36% Petite Sirah, 3% Shiraz, 1% Carignan
Rhebokskloof The Rhebok
The color is a deep ruby coating the glass as it swirls around. Mixed berry compote, terracotta, and bright, juicy plums cascade through the nose. While the palate is bursting with black cherry, baking spice, and lavender. The complexity of flavours coats the mouth with a lingering finish.