42 Cape Blend

Grilled or slow-cooked sausages, beef, and lamb.

One of the foremost challenges in the creation of 42, was to identify wine- growing sites which will deliver on the glorious whole that we envisioned when all the diverse components are amalgamated. Subsequently, fruit from vineyards in Walker Bay, Bottellary Hills and Durbanville were sourced.

After malolactic fermentation, the components were aged separately in oak barrels ( 30% new ) for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. A combination of French and American oak was used in the Pinotage-fraction, while the Cinsaut and Pinot noir were aged in French oak exclusively

The grapes were sorted, crushed and vinified in a combination of open cement and closed stainless steel fermenters.

“The answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe and Everything is 42” – Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In their search for answers to the great questions of life, Orpheus and the Raven’s eyes were opened by the light of the present. But the curious pair knew that beyond the light, the universe had more to offer. “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing, Orpheus,” said the Raven. “Then the answer to the ultimate question is obviously 42!” replied Orpheus in delight.