The Island of Vilafonte Series M Krismis Box

Series C will fit well now with intense flavoured red meat and game.

For the Viticulturist and Winemaker, this was a perfect year. The weather was textbook during berry-set, which lead to a seamless & uniform ripening, ultimately, a crucial component for a high-quality vintage. Hot sunny days before harvest resulted in rich and ripe fruit, leading to a beautiful concentration and intensity for this wine. The vineyard was in excellent condition; grapes ripened without hesitation, the weather produced fruit with a lovely acid balance from vines with normal but not excessive stress; beautiful grapes: small but not tiny, deeply colored with fresh lively flavour, from a modest crop, neither excessive nor tiny. The Merlot at Vilafonté was among the finest in structure, balance and flavors, in its history."

The Series M matured for 16 months in 60% new French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle before release in November 2012.

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.