Pastor's Blend

Beef, Lamb, Poultry, Game (deer, venison)

Malolactic fermentation took place in 300L barrels, and the wine was oak matured for 16 months before the final cuvée was blended for bottling.

All blocks were picked by hand at optimum ripeness and stored overnight in a cold room to chill before they were processed the next morning. Grapes were hand sorted and de-stemmed but not crushed. Whole berries were cold soaked for 72 hours prior to fermentation. Fermentation of all cultivars took around 15 days at 18 – 28 ˚ C in open fermentation tanks, with a carefully planned pump over and punch down schedule. The Cabernet Sauvignon tank was left on the skins for an extra 10 days before it was pressed. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc tanks were pressed directly after fermentation.

Journey’s End is a Stellenbosch wine estate owned by the Gabb family, who have developed the property and its vineyards since 1995. With a focus on Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and other classic varieties, the estate produces site-driven South African wines shaped by its elevated vineyards and Stellenbosch terroir.