Tasting Notes: Juicy blackcurrant herbs and spices on the nose. The palate is beautifully balanced with sweet cherry, plum, pepper and liquorice. Medium-bodied with a surprising, Burgundian complexity. A brilliant red with fine structure, soft tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Region: Franschhoek, South Africa
Varieties: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 43% Merlot 2% Mourvèdre (2%)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Screwtop
Vegan.
Pairing: Try with anything chargrilled or with tomato and red pepper-based dishes.
More Info: The wine underwent spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts before ageing for 16 months in barrel.
They call themselves ‘Rebels of the Vine’ and are pushing the boundaries of a traditional industry and having fun with their wines as seen by their labels. Based in the quaint village of Franschhoek, Kevin, Jacques and Raymond came together to combine their diverse skills and creativity to make great wine. They took inspiration from their surnames to become the Black Elephant Vintners - Swart and Ndlovu become `Black Elephant` and Jacques is the Vintner! Their wines are inspired by good tunes and they firmly believe that music and wine make the best pairing - far from traditional and very Rock ‘n’ Roll!