90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot. The consistently superior quality of our cabernet franc vineyards is reflected in this cabernet franc dominated wine. Selection of the finest grapes and the best barrel of wine after 18 months of maturation in new French oak, inspired the bottling of this reserve wine. Reflective of the cool 2001 vintage, this wine shows elegance and understated quantities, typical of the wines of Cordoba. Tasting note: Dusty, peppery and spicy aromas on nose, followed by red and black berry flavours. Full bodied, supple tannins and a long finish. Elegantly oaked.

Cordoba’s finest Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were selected and separately vinified and matured in French oak barrels for 17 months. The best barrels were then selected and blended. Due to no fining and minimal filtration, sediment may form in the bottle. Tasting Note: The typical dusty, spicy, peppery characters of Cabernet Franc express themselves well in this wine. The palate is filled with red berry flavours, complimented by classic French oak flavours.

Selected parcels of Cordoba’s finest Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested and vinified separately. After an 18 month maturation period in premium French oak barrels, the finest components were selected and blended to produce a wine which perfectly expresses the individuality of our Cabernet Franc in particular. Due to no finings and minimal filtration, fine sediment may form in the bottle with time.

Tasting Note:
The typical dusty, spice, peppery characters of Cabernet Franc are well expressed in this wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have been blended to enhance this expression and add complexity and charm to the blend.

50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot - Carefully selected Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes were separately fermented and matured in new French oak barrels. The best barrels of each were carefully blended to reflect the uniqueness of our terroir. Tasting note: This special wine is typical of the vintage and terroir of Cordoba. Presenting lovely dusty, peppery and spicy aromas, combined with ripe black berries and plums, complimented by mocha and pencil shaving characters.

The grapes were selectively harvested from a very special young vineyard against the Helderberg mountain. Only the free run juice was extracted after crushing and the juice was fermented and matured in one French oak barrel for ten months.
Tasting note: Rich and luscious notes of dried apricot, peach and marmalade, complemented by elegant oak flavours.