2020 Stony Brook Vineyards, Camissa, Franschhoek

South Africa,

£17.88

Bottle size: 75cl,
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On the nose there are classic, inviting Bordeaux aromas of blackberry and cassis, with hints of red pepper and spice. The first sip offers elegance and complexity on the palate, which subtly showcases the effortless balance between vibrant acidity and ripe tannins. A finely structured wine that will develop further complexity with time.

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Description

Camissa is the old Khoisan word for ‘the place of sweet waters’. This is a wine that is only produced every few years and its blend changes each time. The 2020 vintage is made up of only Franschhoek-grown fruit; 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc and 28% Petit Verdot – all matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 25 months.

Additional information

Wine Type

Red

Country

South Africa

Vintage

2020

Brand

Stony Brook Vineyards

Cultivar

Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle Size

75cl

Pack Size

1x75cl

Alcohol Percentage

14.50

Duty Status

In Bond

Availability

Immediate

Rating Agencies

Greg Sherwood

Reviews

Greg Sherwood 91

Camissa means ‘sweet water for all’ in Kora, the Khoi language of the Cape, and is only produced every few years when the blend changes with each release. The 2020 edition is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot made from fruit all sourced in the Franschhoek Valley, which is then matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 24 months before bottling. The 2020 offers up soft toned fragrant aromatics of violets and dried herbs, sweet cedar, red currants and cranberry fruits alongside generous notes of chocolate praline, tannery leather, graphite and freshly brewed breakfast tea. The palate is fleshy and creamy textured, medium bodied with a plush harmonious mouthfeel with supple soft tannins and delicately fresh, integrated acids. Plenty of accomplished winemaking on display here for a wine that definitely over delivers at its price point. Enjoy this delicious red blend on release and over the next 5 to 8+ years. [Greg Sherwood MW, 01/10/2024]