Very deep and dark. Splendid nose, combining minty blackcurrant from the Cabernet with an attractive black olives/tapenade note from the Syrah. Layered, powerfully damsony and brambly, with a solid grip of tannins which will keep this going well. Now-2015

Product Code: JOO809

When we first starting shipping Cape wines in 2003 we were working with Joostenberg, and customers loved their splendid sweetie, the Noble Late Harvest, in particular. We revisited Tyrrel Myburgh at this family owned, eighteenth century farm this spring, and were delighted to see the progress here. The estate wines are from grapes in conversion to full organic status, and the whole range was excellent. The Little J white and red are delightful, the former from Chenin Blanc from the Agter-Paarl area, enlivened with 5% Viognier; and the latter from 81% Syrah with Cinsault, Mourvèdre and a spoonful of Viognier. To these we add the top red, the Bakermat (meaning a birth-place or cradle), a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah, plus Merlot and Touriga Nacional; and the terrific late harvest wine. This comes from the same south-facing (i.e. cooler) vineyard of Chenin Blanc each year, where the clay soils retain moisture and hold the damp mists from Table Bay, and shows both concentration and botrytis character. The 2010 vintage was picked between late March and the 25th May!