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The wine is well paired with hearty meals showing bold flavours. Red meats, intense sauces and complex dishes.

The Western Cape offers so many unique microclimates and pockets of soil. For our flagship Bordeaux style blend we source our grapes from the Helderberg and Stellenbosch appellations. With the Helderberg offering very fertile soils, mainly consisting of Table Mountain sandstone and Cape Granite. With the Stellenbosch district including rocks of the Cape Granite Suite, the Malmesbury shale Group, the Table Mountain Sandstone Group and recent unconsolidated sediments of Quaternary age. All the perfect environment with climate to grow the best Bordeaux varieties.

The wines were then individually placed in a combination of French oak, around 70% new French oak for 18 months. We then did a special selection blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which was then placed into 100% new French oak for a further 5 months, to help develop the characters we were looking for in the blend.

From the vineyard to the cellar the grapes go through various selection processes to ensure we get only the best fruit. Hand harvested into small lug boxes and transported to the cellar. After cold soaking, fermentation started in tank and then malolactic fermentation takes place in 300 litre French oak barrels, allowing integration of the complicated tannic structure and having a stabilizing effect on the colour.

V Collection Wines is born from curiosity, adventure, and a passion for exploring the world's vast treasures. Our journey connects us to the places we love, rooted in the rich soils and diverse cultures they foster. From early mornings in the vineyards to late nights by the fireplace, our wines are crafted with care and tradition. Our mission is to discover the finest vineyard sites in the world and express their unique qualities in our handcrafted wines. Along the way, we collect memories and wines that reflect our adventurous spirits. Each small batch is made from treasured vineyard sites, finding a home in the beautiful valley of Franschhoek and beyond.