Series M

Pair best with hearty, flavorful, and fatty meat dishes.

A tale of two seasons – give and take. In the shadow of persistent drought conditions, rains remained elusive in the post-harvest period of 2018. As a result, our vines could not accumulate the reserves required for the coming growing season. There was an upswing in rainfall toward the end of winter, continuing into spring and early summer. Fluctuating weather conditions in the spring contributed to an uneven bud-break and berry set. Weather conditions improved at the onset of summer with a warmer November, conducive to vineyard growth. Some variability in ripening caused by springtime conditions could be remedied by in-bunch sorting after véraison to maintain quality. Harvest timing was normal, beginning on February 6th, continuing with a measured pace and fair weather through February 27th. Mother nature rebalanced the scales with beautiful soft rains, immediately after our last grapes were picked. This augurs well indeed for next year. A testament to resilience; despite the vagaries of the weather, wines of the vintage show freshness, concentration and elegance.

Twenty-two months in twenty-two percent new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak

Vilafonté is a Stellenbosch wine estate recognised for producing some of South Africa's most sought-after Bordeaux-style red blends. Best known for Series C and Series M, the winery combines meticulous vineyard selection with a long-term approach to crafting wines built for both immediate enjoyment and extended cellaring.