Pictus VIII 2018

A rich, full-bodied and elegant wine with intense layers of blackberries and forest fruits, leather, mushroom and pungent black pepper. Ripe, beautifully integrated tannins and firm acidity provide structure and lead to a long, rewarding finish.

Grenache and Carignan grapes were harvested on Welgegund farm on western facing slopes above Wellington; Syrah and Mourvèdre are both from Kasteelsig vineyard, a certified organic vineyard in the Swartland. The Carignan vines are over 45 years old and are registered heritage vines. Neither of the above vineyards are irrigated. Grenache Gris is from Voor Perdeberg.

The wine was aged in 300-litre French oak barrels for 12 months with Syrah in new barrels. The Grenache Gris was fermented in a stainless-steel tank

Lamb shank or sirloin steak