A down to earth, easy drinking red which is soft and smooth. Merlot based, the nose has a faint touch of white pepper, 'fynbos' and spice with abundant red berry and rich plum flavours on the palate. A value for money, medium bodied wine that's perfect to share and everyone has a favourite Old Man in their life! AWARDS: "Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide" gave this Old Man's Blend in 2014 3½*, in 2015 3* & in 2016 also 3 stars, and a "2015 Gold Wine Award". "Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide" gave this Old Man's Blend 2015 in 2017 3 stars.
- climate
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Humid subtropical climate
- soil
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Gray sandy and sandy loam soils.
- vinification
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40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Franc. During winemaking the cultivars were kept apart and aged in third fill 300 litre French oak and in stainless steel tanks with staves. After 8 months the different components were blended after rigorous tasting sessions with our Old Man, Peter Pentz.