In Celebration of The Cape!

There is a perception that, during the warm months of summer, one should stick to the cooler white wines rather than to their red counterparts. Is this because the heavy and rich reds are so well suited to cold winter evenings and the hearty meals that so often accompany them? And, if this is the case, what is to say that many reds, especially the lighter ones aren't the perfect accompaniment to many salads on those balmy evenings of summer?

At Caveau, we have discovered that Vriesenhof's Enthopio is the perfect accompaniment to both summer and winter and their associated "dishes"... a truly multi-seasonal wine!

Since the arrival of the French Huguenots in the Cape more than three hundred years ago, many have endeavored to make a wine that truly captivates the uniqueness and diversity of our soils and seasons. Enthopio 2001 is part of this historic quest and the journey for individual quality continues.

The Pinotage component of a Cape Blend should be one third or more and that the blend should consist of at least 3 or more varieties.

This blend consists mainly of Pinotage, with some Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz.

The Enthopio is an interesting wine, with components never used before like Shiraz. The longevity of the flavours and the follow through from nose to palate make this wine very attractive. The initial juiciness on the front palate dissolves into an interestingly tart sensation - the type that stimulates appetite, but also suggests the wine's potential to mature.

The wine's flavour profile is a brooding fusion of plums, dark berries, marzipan and spice - this further confirms its potential to successfully mature for 5 to 7 years to come.

Jean’s Thoughts

Brendon’s Thoughts

R95.00 per bottle

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