Vilafonte - Seriously Old Dirt 2020 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Vilafonte
Country	South Africa
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Malbec,  Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2020
Sku	210000002111
Size	750ml

Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2020

Vilafonté is the first American and South African joint wine-making venture within the global wine community. This ground-breaking red wine project is a partnership between a well respected group of 'quality driven' wine specialists from South Africa and the United States. The name, Vilafonté, derives from the primary soil type of the 100 acre estate, whose character forms the foundation of the wines.

Zelma Long is Head Winemaker for the Vilafonté project. Zelma is one of America's best known winemakers. One of the first women to study enology and viticulture at U.C. Davis, she began her winemaking career at Robert Mondavi Winery, rapidly working into the Chief Winemaker position.

Vilafonté's General Manager is Michael Ratcliffe. Mike qualified as a business major before attending the University of Adelaide. Mike is Managing Director of his family estate, Warwick which is recognized as one of South Africa's foremost wine estates.

Phil Freese is head 'wine-grower' and creator of the Vilafonté vineyard which he calls "Different by Design". Phil spent 13 years as Robert Mondavi’s Vice-President of Wine Growing. Phil designed the first Opus One vineyards, and initiated the remote sensing project with NASA that has spawned a new wave of tools for viticulture analysis and quality enhancement.

Winemaker Notes: Youthful, deep ruby-red in color. This Cabernet-based blend exudes rich layers of fresh fruit on the nose; black raspberry, ripe strawberry, plum, and black currant. Undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco-leaf add to the hedonistic experience. The vintage reflects a quintessential elegance, with a core of satin-textured tannins and youthful energy.

Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc

Bright aromas of red cherries, brambleberries, elderflowers and violets. Medium-bodied with soft tannins. Focused, bright and succulent. Red-fruited. Fresh and lively through the elegant finish.