Matured for 12 months in French oak, 35% new. Blackberries, violets, herbs and
chocolate on the nose while the palate is deep and rich – sweet upfront but pleasantly
grippy tannins contribute to a dry finish. Has a succulence thanks to bright acidity.

Blackberries, violets, herbs and chocolate on the nose, while the palate is deep and rich–sweet upfront, but pleasantly grippy tannins contribute to a dry finish.

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Paarl mountains, Tempel Wines is home to high-quality, handcrafted wines, meticulously hand made by owner/winemaker Tom Heeremans. 80% of the wines are made on the field, great care is taken to select only the best cultivars and rootstocks given the climatological circumstances and different soils at each vineyard. Grapes are handpicked and naturally fermented in traditional open tanks, then matured in French oak barrels and/or concrete eggs.

Winemaker: Tom Heeremans