A red Bordeaux-style blend made in a fruit-driven, easily accessible style. This wine is a true reflection of the terroir and what can be achieved with it in any given vintage. Wonderful evolution and longevity has made this wine a household brand. Aged in French oak for over 12 months this complex wine offers flavours of cassis, black cherry, and earthy spice. Medium to full-bodied with seamless tannins and wonderful acidity to complement a variety of meals.
Producer Information
Morgenster is a 300-year-old wine estate in Stellenbosch once part of the historic thriving farm, Vergelegen, owned by Cape Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Current owner, Giulio Bertrand, hailing from Piedmont, Italy, retired to South Africa and purchased the farm in 1992. His focus is on producing world class Bordeaux-style wines of the highest quality. The estate’s wine consultant is Pierre Lurton, managing director of France’s Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateaux d’Yquem, names synonymous with regarded Bordeaux blends.The winemaking team’s philosophy is to let every vintage determine the blend, crafting wines with an extraordinary ability to age.
