Vilafonte

Series M

Name: Series C 3 Bottle Case
Brand: Vilafonte
Price: 5985 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Red Blend from Paarl, South Africa

R1,310

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Elegant, unhurried, and finely detailed. Dark hued, crimson-black in colour, the wine is deeply fragrant and unfolds with poised restraint. Layers of cranberry, loganberry, and ripe plum are lifted by delicate violet and a touch of savoury hoisin. The palate is supple and assured, gliding with lithe precision. Fine, satin-textured tannins carry the quiet persistence of fruit, reflecting both composure and approachability. Poised yet compelling, the 2023 Series M offers immediate allure while holding the promise of decades of graceful evolution.

Cranberry

Ripe Plum

Violet

Vanilla Pod

The 2023 vintage reminded us how swiftly light can turn to shadow, and how timing alone can separate fortune from misfortune. Outstanding early conditions carried us through harvest, our final lots secured only days before March 4th brought a week of rain that might have rewritten the story entirely. Picking began on February 2nd and continued until March 1st, a slightly extended window, shaped by a warm first half of February followed by a cooler close. This shift tempered ripening, allowing balance and freshness to define the fruit. Berry weights reflected the season: Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc were modestly smaller (1–3%) than average, lending natural concentration, while Cabernet Sauvignon berries were slightly larger, contributing generosity and an approachable tannin profile. Although March delivered over 60 mm more rain than the norm, our harvest was safely in before the downpours, leaving us among the fortunate few who carried the season’s promise intact into the cellar. The resulting wines show a poised tension between ripe black fruit and lifted freshness, framed by fine tannins and classical structure. Opulence is tempered by clarity, and the 2023s stand as wines of both immediate allure and assured longevity.

Vilafonte

Founded in 1997, Vilafonté was the first American and South African joint wine-making venture within the global wine community. This ground-breaking founding partnership included a well-respected group of quality driven wine specialists from South Africa and the United States. The 42ha property with its unique ancient soils, called vilafontes, served as the fuse to their winemaking vision. The defining character of the weathered soils formed the foundation for the vineyard, designed by Dr Phil Freese (previous Opus One Head of Wine Growing). High density planting, which is different by design, encourages smaller vines, lower yields and highly concentrated fruit – a canvass for the artistry to create wines of elegant complexity, structure and longevity. Vilafonté Series M and Series C are exclusively from grapes grown on this property. Vilafonté strives to encourage a philosophy of patience in the cellaring and enjoyment of their wines.