2021 Stony Brook Vineyards, The Max, Franschhoek
Western Cape,South Africa,
£24.98
Bottle size: 75cl,
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This bold blend delivers power and poise in equal measure. Deeply aromatic, the wine offers an intriguing bouquet of crushed geranium, violet, and dark berry fruit, lifted by a cool streak of spearmint. On the palate, it is intense and concentrated, with a firm structure and a commanding presence. Layers of cassis and graphite are framed by finely grained oak and a distinctive flinty minerality. The Petit Verdot adds depth and color, providing the wine’s dense core and rich tannins.
Description
The unique mesoclimate in the Bo-Hoek seems naturally suited to growing red
Bordeaux varieties. There is plenty of sunshine to allow the grapes ample ripeness,
while the cool night-time temperatures seal in the acidity and increase the potential
for hangtime on the vine. With each vintage of The Max, the aim is to craft a wine that
has huge ageing potential as well as rich, harmonious flavours that allow the wine to
be enjoyed in its youth. The 2021 vintage is a two-way Cape Bordeaux-style blend,
made up of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 40% Petit Verdot, matured in 50% new
French oak barrels for 24 months before blending and bottling.
Producer Profile
Our winemaking philosophy is firmly rooted in the old-world – we have drawn inspiration from some of the most revered wine regions across Europe.
While our approach to winemaking is traditional, our outlook on planting and assemblage is an exploratory one, allowing us to find a unique way to express our soils, climate and remarkable site in Franschhoek.
