2021

Kyle Davids - Mac-Arthur
6 x 750ml bottles of wine produced by Kyle Davids who is graduating from the Protégé Programme this year
This wine was made at Glenelly, under the guidance of Luke O’Cuinneagain.

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot were co-fermented and the Merlot and Cabernet Franc were co-fermented. The wines were naturally fermented and matured in French oak barrels. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot were fermented in a new French oak barrel and the Merlot and Cabernet Franc were fermented in a 2016 barrel. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel. The wine was then matured for 12 months before blending. The wine was cross filtered and bottled under cork.

Mac-Arthur is a youthful, fruit-driven blend. The nose presents blackberries, plum, cassis and dried cherries. Hints of floral spice, mint, dried oregano and Cape fynbos are also present on the nose. The palate shows dark fruit aromas with hints of dried thyme. Well balanced acidity and complexity. Silky tannins with good structure and a long and smooth finish.

This wine is packed in a wooden box.