Idiom Amphitheatre of Dreams Cape Red

R180.00

This deliciously drinkable Idiom Cape Red blend, made from SA’s most popular varieties celebrates the beauty and diversity of this inspirational setting. Pinotage and Merlot offer roundness and red fruit. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc provide spice, structure and balance, while a touch of Petit Verdot & Mourve?dre adds inkiness, intensity and interest.

 

Pinotage (30%), Merlot (30%), Shiraz (18%) Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Petit Verdot (3%), Mourve?dre (2%)

 

Tasting Notes

 

Additional information

Cultivar

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinotage, Shiraz

Vintage

2020

Wine of Origin

Stellenbosch

Provenance

Vineyard – Da Capo, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Helderberg

Date of Bottling

4th February 2023

Analysis

pH 3.73
Residual sugar 2.5 g/L
Total acidity 5.4 g/L
Alcohol 14%

Vinification Details

The various wines were all vinified and aged separately before being carefully selected and tasted for blending. Ageing took place in 225L French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks before being blended, lightly filtered, and bottled.