Z Collection Reserve

Excellent with fillet mignon and bordelaise sauce or rib-eye on the bone. Great with rich meaty stews like oxtail or slow cooked lamb shanks.

2020 was a great fruit vintage in Stellenbosch with optimal ripening conditions and healthy vines resulting in balanced wines with forward fruit expression. The heart of this blend comes from a Cabernet Sauvignon clone 46 vineyard, situated on a south westerly facing slope 150 - 200m above sea level, playing a big role in the aromatic potential and fruit density on the palate. The Petit Verdot comes from Zevenrivieren in the Banghoek Valley and is grown in rocky clay soils that adds mid palate weight and tannic finesse to the blend. The different sites each offer an element to the wine that adds complexity and definition to the wine.

The components for this blend were aged separately in 60% new, 20% 2nd and 20% 3rd fill 300L French Oak barrels for 18 months.

The components were sorted and whole berry vinified in open top fermenters with regular pump overs to ensure optimal extraction.

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.