Saboteur Red

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

A later than normal vintage due to cooler weather and good rains, has given us good acidity and freshness this year.

This vintage was in barrel for 12 months with 10% new French Oak.

The Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre were all fermented in small batches in open bins. We continued experimenting with stalks in the open bins to add freshness and to balance the dark fruit. The Shiraz portion was fermented in stainless steel tanks as usual with regular pump overs. All the components were pressed directly into barrel and aged separately. Some of the batches did malolactic fermentation in barrel which gives a fuller mouth feel and structure.

Luddite is a Bot River wine producer founded by Niels and Penny Verburg, with Shiraz at the heart of the range. Inspired by Niels' international winemaking experience and a deliberately hands-on approach, Luddite produces characterful, small-production South African wines with a strong focus on fruit, texture and individuality.