Journeys End

Pastor's Blend

Name: Cape Doctor
Brand: Journeys End
Price: 514 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93 (1 reviews)

Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R124

Bottle size:

750 ml

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This red blend displays a complex bouquet of rich dark red fruit aromas including dark plums, black cherries and a hint of earthiness. These aromas are also experienced on the palate and are accompanied by sweet tobacco and Christmas cake characters. This wine has a well-integrated tannic structure showing elegance and some youth, as well as a potential to age gracefully.

Dark Plum

Black Cherry

Sweet Tobacco

Christmas Cake

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.

Journeys End

In 1995 the Gabb family (originally from Shropshire UK) took control of this picturesque wine farm surrounded by 20 ha of gorgeous vineyards. They have invested heavily in both the vineyards and the winery since then – with the estate growing to 120ha by July 2011. The initial Journey’s End investment was made by Roger Gabb who at that time was Founder and Managing Director of Western Wines. Following the sale of Western Wines to Constellation brands in 2006 the family turned their focus to their estate Journey’s End. Upon taking the helm in 2007 Roger’s son Rollo has since invested further into the estate through vineyard purchases and infrastructure.