Roodeberg Red 2022

This famous red blend shows aromatic layers of fresh red fruit, raspberry, mulberries, cassis and dark fruit with an undertone of spices and dark chocolate. The palate is well balanced and soft with nuances of cedary oak and dark plums, ends off with a velvet tannins structure.

The run up to vintage was characterised by a good “typical” Cape winter with loads of cold unit accumulation and good rains over days that really did much to replenish the subsoil water tables and flush built up salts after the years of drought. The winter ran a little long and delayed budbreak too. Budbreak was even, if a little late and cool. Spring remained cool and saw numerous rainfall events that added disease pressure as well as compressing canopy work schedules like shoot thinning, wire lifting and leaf breaking. Cool summer conditions continued into January when vintage began later than usual. Vintage characterised by alternating hot and cool conditions with small rainfall events throughout. A season where picking decisions and ph management in the winery were important.

The wine underwent 14 months of oak maturation in mostly French oak. Some American oak was utilized for a small percentage of the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon components.

The wine underwent 14 months of oak maturation in mostly French oak. Some American oak was utilized for a small percentage of the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon components.

Enjoy this wine on its own or as an accompaniment to roast, grilled and barbequed red meat and chicken dishes.