Badger & Mountain
City on a Hill Red Blend 2020 per Case
City on a Hill Red Blend 2020 per Case
4.5* Platters
Perspective:
Indulge in a symphony of complexity and understated elegance with this red blend. Crafted from a base of Syrah and enhanced with the unique character of Tinta Barroca and Cinsault, this blend promises a truly spectacular experience. Prepare to be captivated by intense fruit flavours, enlivened by fresh acidity, and embraced by delicate tannins. Welcome to a world where every sip reveals a new layer of vibrancy and delight.
This is the second “canvas wine” to be produced. The wine is stretched across multiple vineyards, and it remains a key focus in terms of red wine. The Red 2020 has great structure while showing red and black fruit with trademark Swartland spice. This vintage contains 53% Syrah, 23% Tinta Barocca, 12% Cinsault & 12% Mourvèdre.
Vineyards:
Year of planting: 1960’s – 2000’s
Soil type: Decomposed granite, schist & clay
Cultivation: Bush vines & trellised vineyards
Location: Swartland
Vineyards:
Fermentation: Native yeasts │ 75% whole bunch
Vessels: Old 500 litre oak barrels
Alc. 13.50%