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Gentle extraction and restrained oak use ensure the wine remains focused on purity and texture, offering a lighter, more nuanced expression of Stellenbosch red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eIt’s a style that leans towards finesse - highlighting bright fruit, subtle savoury detail, and drinkability without losing a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eBright ruby with a youthful, translucent hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eFresh red berries - cherry, cranberry, and raspberry - lead, followed by delicate floral notes and a hint of spice. A subtle herbal edge adds complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eLight- to medium-bodied with a smooth, supple texture. The fruit is clean and vibrant, supported by lively acidity and fine tannins. 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For the 2024 vintage, gentle extraction at cooler fermentation temperatures was used to preserve fruit purity and soften tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eIntense deep purple with a dark ruby rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eBlackberry, mulberry and ripe plum lead the aromatics, followed by violet, liquorice and a subtle savoury undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a soft, fruit-forward entry. 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