Heritage Estate Reserve

The nose is intense and aromatic with more oak derived aromas initially, with pronounced smoky, charred wood and cured meat tones.

With aeration and warmth, the subdued fruit tones come to the fore with dark berries [plum, black and blue berry], with additional notes of bitter chocolate, violets and dried herbs. A compelling a complex nose that changes in the glass.

Make no mistake, this is a big wine, it is bone dry with luscious tannins and a long and lengthy finish. It has good grip, showing little astringency and the oak is well balanced with the acidity and the fruit of the wine. The palate is dominated by dark berries with secondary flavors of espresso, black tea and pencil lead or graphite.