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Professor Black Pitch Black 2022 – Cabernet Sauvignon 41%, Malbec 19%, Cabernet Franc 16%,
Merlot 10%, Cinsault 8% and Petit Verdot 6%

Wine of Origin – Stellenbosch
Tasting Note – Aromatic nose of lavender, wild strawberry, and cassis and aniseed. Smooth tannins flesh out the middle palate supported by a core of dark fruit, ripe plum, black currants, dark chocolate, and spice. The finish is lush and rich with a fresh acidity adding length and supported by well-integrated oak. Ageing – Ready to enjoy now but will reward careful cellaring over the next three to five years.

Winemaking – A Classical blend inspired by the wines that came from Stellenbosch in the middle of the previous century. Traditional Bordeaux varieties mixed with Cinsault, as was the norm more than 50 years ago. All the varieties besides the Cinsault are de-stemmed and fermented on the skins for 2-3 weeks before pressing and aging in small French oak barrels for a period of 12 months, 24% new, 10% second fill, and 30% third fill, and the balance in older oak. The Cinsault was fermented whole bunch and aged unwooded. Blending and light filtration took place before bottling in September 2023.
Food Pairing – Drink with slow braised beef short rib with creamy polenta

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With cooling factors from both elevation and ocean breezes, as well as a variety of slopes, aspects and soil types, the Warwick vineyards are a mix of classic Bordeaux cultivars, with a touch of South African stalwarts like Pinotage and old vine Chenin Blanc.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted cultivar, accounting for a quarter of the land under vine. Sauvignon Blanc is a close second, with our prized Cabernet Franc coming third. We have nine cultivars in total, with red cultivars accounting for two thirds of the land under vine.

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