Waterkloof Circle of Life Red Wine 2017

It's always wine o'clock! Our aim is to produce “honest” wines that truly express our unique site on the Schapenberg. At Waterkloof we are fortunate enough to be looking after a vineyard, capable of producing naturally balanced grapes, imbued with their own character and sense of place. To respectfully transmit this character and balance into the bottle, we believe it makes sense to turn those grapes into wine with minimal intervention and maximum care. Our Circle of Life Red is not a wine that is driven by a particular varietal or a specific parcel of a vineyard, nor constrained by a traditional blending style, for example, a Bordeaux or Rhône blend, but rather an elegant expression of the philosophy and totality of Waterkloof, as well as the vintage. A perfectly integrated blend with great length that combines the spiciness of the Syrah, the fresh fruits of the Petit Verdot, and the juiciness from the Merlot. The introduction is fresh and fruity with good acidity, evolving into riper flavours and herbaceous notes, with elegant tannins and light acids on the finish. It is very versatile and will complement numerous dishes but I like to enjoy it with a hearty lamb shank. Enjoy the Burgundy lifestyle!