Deep ruby with a brighter crimson edge. Great ripe berry intensity layered with spicy clove, vanilla and black pepper on the nose. The palate is smooth and juicy entry with assertive red and black berry fruit flavours that are in perfect harmony with the well defined yet restrained ripe tannins and well integrated wood.
An easy-going Shiraz with soft silky tannins allowing immediate accessibility yet potential to develop further complexity for up to 4 years.
Food Match:
Perfect with grilled fillet, rump or sirloin, roasted red meat with rich gravy, oxtail, lamb shanks and matured full flavoured cheese.
Production:
Grapes are sourced from the diverse macro-climates of the Western Cape ranging from the long-lingering sunny days of our Southern slopes to the cooler areas with West Coast ocean breezes. Fermented on the skins at 24 – 28°C with three aerations per day. After pressing, the young wine is matured on oak where malolactic fermentation is completed. The wine is left on the staves for a further 3 months. A very light filtration before bottling ensures the conservation of intrinsic cultivar traits. Made in a sustainable manner with sustainable farming. Winemaker: Jaco Potgieter.
Oude Kaap captures the romantic heritage of Cape Dutch architecture, successfully combining centuries old tradition with modern technology. At the tip of Africa lies the Cape of Good Hope, or ‘Old Cape’ to the settlers of South Africa who first made wine over 350 years ago.The grapes for the Oude Kaap wines are meticulously selected from the finest vineyards to capture the vibrancy of fruit that reflects their unique Cape origins. OUDE KAAP is a range of wines that captures the definitive and lively character of the Cape. A range of fruit driven, yet elegant wines suited to everyday enjoyment. With more than forty years of winemaking to his name, winemaker, Jaco Potgieter is lauded for his unwavering dedication and steadfast vision. His winemaking philosophy : to make wines that the consumer enjoys and that brings friends and loved ones together.
