Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 64% | Petit Verdot 21% | Merlot 8% | Cabernet Franc 7%
Appearance: Deep Ruby
Nose: Medium-plus intensity Primary aromas: violets, lavender, dried rose petals, potpourri, blackberry, mulberry, blackcurrant, plum, cool-slate, capsicum, tomato leaf, garigue, black pepper.
Secondary: dark chocolate shavings, cloves, charry nectarine.
Tertiary: subtle and more perfumed than development: forest floor, tobacco, leather.
Palate: Dry, medium acidity, medium-plus fun grained tannin, high alcohol, medium-plus body, flavour characteristics of plum, pepper, slate, salt, bitter chocolate, blackcurrant leaf persists, bitterness to the finish, medium-plus finish.
About the Wine Maker:
Tongai Joseph Dhafana is a refugee turned winemaker, an award-winning Sommelier, a philanthropist, Mosi Wines and Spirits owner, and a wine judge. He believes that sweat is sweet and determination breeds success but he will never forget his roots. He believes that giving back is a sign of a well-raised human being. Joseph attended the University of Cape Town and holds a Wine Judging certificate (CMS), Introductory certificate (WSET), and a Level 2 certificate (SASA). He captained team Zimbabwe for World Blind Tasting Championships in 2017 and 2018. Joseph participated and came third in the Best Wine Taster awards in South Africa in 2015 and booked his spot to participate in the World Cup for team South Africa. Tongai Joseph Dhafana holds the title of 2019 Eat Out Sommelier Service Award. Joseph was the centre of the Blind Ambition documentary. He helped Cyclone Idai victims in Zimbabwe by building houses and donated food hampers. He also auctioned his wine and donated the money to Goedgedacht trust in Swartland South Africa. His monetary and wine donations have benefited the Eziko School Of Catering in Langa township SA and the Jan Van Riebeek school in Cape Town.
Joseph was the Head Sommelier for 7 years at the fine dining restaurant, La Colombe, a restaurant that has been awarded Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World (13th) for 2020 and 2021.
