Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Vintage: 2014

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

History: Stark-Condé Wines is located in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch. It is a dramatic valley with steep changes in vineyard elevation from 150 to 600 metres making for a range of sites with distinct characteristics. At Stark-Condé they stick to traditional winemaking methods: open tank fermentation meticulous sorting of grapes hand-punchdowns basket pressing and maturation in small French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes:

Clear, deep ruby; pronounced nose, of cabbage, mushrooms, blackberry, blackcurrant, mint; off-dry, medium acid and tannins, heavy body, with stewed fruits, tar, mint, and cinnamon; long finish