Benguela Cove Collage

IN THE VINEYARDS 

Walker Bay is synonymous with quality. Nudged by the Bot River lagoon with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even more at night. 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 is set up to become a perfect snapshot of a vintage. 

Slope: Southeast and southwest facing vineyards 

Soil: Predominantly weathered shale and iron laterites, high calcium content 

CHARACTER 

The initial masculinity of this wine is tempered with vivid notes of violets, delivering a classic, multi-faceted blend. Rich aromas of cherry, raspberry, and fynbos are wrapped in cool nuances of cigar leaves, pencil shavings, and dried herbs. Well-knitted tannins are trailed with vivacious fruits, leaving you wanting more. 

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 depth and complexity. 

IN THE CELLAR 

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. 

Maturation: 18 months; 45% new French oak 

Production: 42 barrels 

Cultivars: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot,18% Merlot, 18% Malbec & 5% Cabernet Franc 

WINE ANALYSIS 

Alc: 14.41%  | pH: 3.6 

TA: 5.7g/l | RS: 3.1g/l 

BEST TO ENJOY 

This wine is a rewarding food partner that will reciprocate with the same complexity offered in dishes that deliver on flavour and texture. 

Serving temperature: 14-16°C 

Cellaring potential: 8 years from vintage  

Smoked meats | Osso Bucco | Duck fat roasted vegetable | Chocolate fondant