This wine displays an intense, rich plum, ruby colour. With an equal intensity on the nose, showing rich dark berries and mocha notes. Cigar box and pencil shavings shine through. On the palate this wine displays a rich integrated mouthfeel, with sweeter dark berry flavours, cedar notes and a fine tannic structure. A soft velvety finish lingers ads to the complexity and refinement. Careful use of oak helps add to the allure of the wine.
V Collection Wines was founded after acquiring our home in Franschhoek, South Africa. Nestled in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant character, we found the perfect place to bring our vision to life to create a world-class wine company. With a clear focus on producing fine handcrafted wines in small batches, we source from unique and treasured vineyard blocks, driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to explore the world’s vast treasures.
The Western Cape offers so many unique microclimates and pockets of soil. For our flagship Bordeaux style blend we source our grapes from the Helderberg and Stellenbosch appellations. With the Helderberg offering very fertile soils, mainly consisting of Table Mountain sandstone and Cape Granite. With the Stellenbosch district including rocks of the Cape Granite Suite, the Malmesbury shale Group, the Table Mountain Sandstone Group and recent unconsolidated sediments of Quaternary age. All the perfect environment with climate to grow the best Bordeaux varieties.
Embark on a voyage to the heart of South Africa's winelands, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans whisper secrets to the vines. In regions like Stellenbosch, Helderberg, Franschhoek, and Swartland, the meeting of sea breezes and ancient soils crafts wines of profound character and elegance. Here, a 350-year-old winemaking tradition melds with the vibrancy of the New World, producing wines that speak of place, history, and passion. Discover South Africa’s wine treasures, where every sip tells a story of nature’s bounty and human artistry.
Pairing Suggestions: The wine is well paired with hearty meals showing bold flavours. Red meats, intense sauces and complex dishes.
Maturation: The wines were then individually placed in a combination of French oak, around 70% new French oak for 18 months. We then did a special selection blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which was then placed into 100% new French oak for a further 5 months, to help develop the characters we were looking for in the blend.
