Reserve 2004 1.5L Magnum in Wooden Box
A structured, elegant and complex of our wines, this ‘Bordeaux blend’ possesses finesse and aging potential. Created for the more serious wine connoisseur, our Reserve range aims to reflect our Simonsberg-Paarl terroir using grapes from selected vineyard blocks. Complex fruit and wood balance comes through on the nose and palate. This is the best wine produced from Vrede en Lust’s 2004 harvest.
Awards
Platter 4 Stars
Tasting Notes
Full bodied with a great concentration of cassis, blackberry, plums, spice and cedar on the nose. The ripe tannin backbone supports a fruity, palate that leads to a sleek, ripe cherry, lingering aftertaste.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were harvested from vineyards higher up the slopes of the Simonsberg. Extended maceration took place under strict temperature control. The Vrede en Lust Reserve spent 18 months in 225 liter French oak barrels – 75% new and the balance 2nd fill. Following blending the wine was bottle matured for a further 24
months.
Cultivars
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Winemaker
Susan Wessels
Wine of Origin
Simonsberg-Paarl
Aging Potential
Drink now or through next 6-10 years
Wine Specifications
Packaging 750ml, 1500ml and 3000ml bottles under cork
Alcohol/Vol 14.5% TA 5.0
Residual Sugar 2 g/L PH 3.8
Food Pairing
Best with more serious steak or richer beef dishes
