Benguela Cove Collage ‘Red Blend’ 2019

Benguela Cove Collage ‘Red Blend’ 2019

Winemaking

A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity, ushering in the development of delicate fruit notes, fine tannin structure, and bright acidity. Tapping into the diversity of slopes, soil types, row direction, cultivars, and clones, the potential of these vineyards are set up to become a perfect snapshot of a vintage. Bunches were hand-picked and berry sorted. Varietals and vineyard blocks were vinified and matured separately to ensure that each component reached its optimal potential. Each component was tasted individually, only the best used to make a blend that combines the unique attributes of each cultivar.

Tasting Notes

The initial strength of this wine is tempered with vivid notes of violets, delivering a classic, multi-faceted blend. Rich aromas of plum, marzipan and liquorice are wrapped in cool nuances of cigar leaves, cedar and dried herbs. Well knitted tannins are trailed with vivacious fruits, leaving you wanting more.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.62
Wine of Origin: Walker Bay

Personality

Showcasing the best of a vintage, this Bordeaux-style blend represents elegance. Each cultivar takes a bow in this classic blend – the result of smart winemaking and quality fruit. As the name suggests, this blend is an artwork, representing the diversity of the estate in its broad spectrum of aromatics, structure and colour, delivering on depth and complexity.