The Tine Mine Red

A hearty stew with root vegetables or a roasted leg of venison served with caramelized onions and a dark cherry sauce.

These vineyards are all situated on South westerly and westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 100m - 200m above sea level. All the vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system that allows for perfect containment of the sometimes vigorous growth habits of the Shiraz and Grenache varieties. Pruned to two-bud spurs, allowing for 16 - 18 bearers per running meter.

The different components were aged for 12 months before blending.

All cultivars were fermented separately in open red wine fermenters. The fermentation temperatures hovered around 26° C peaking at ±28° C. Regular pump overs helped with extracting intense colour and soft, pliable tannins. After fermentation, the wine was pressed and racked to 500L French oak barrels with 20% new oak.

Zevenwacht is a Stellenbosch wine estate with a 300-year history and vineyards across its maritime home farm and Zevenrivieren on the Helshoogte Pass. Known for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Tin Mine blends, the estate combines regional character with a strong focus on vineyard-led winemaking.