R615
‘The latest in a run of brilliant releases from Chris Keet, one of the quiet geniuses of the South African wine industry, this is a seven-site Stellenbosch blend of predominantly Cabernet Franc with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drinkable young, but capable of ageing well in bottle, this is a triumph over the tricky 2019 growing season, showing good texture, cedarwood, dark chocolate and green herb aromas, filigree tannins and tangy dark berry fruit. 2024-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2022, 96/100
‘The Cabernet Franc adds the spicy, restrained elegance and fine-grained tannins, the Merlot introduces plum and red berry flavours, while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides rigidity with firm tannins and blackberry and cassis flavours. The rich and ripe mulberry flavours of the Malbec are balanced by the fresh red berry acidity provided by the Petit Verdot. The 2019 First Verse is a fine reflection of this exceptional vintage with harmony, elegance and power summing this wine up. Enjoy the wine with poultry, red meat, seared tuna or matured cheese.’ – Winemaker
‘The Cabernet Franc adds the spicy, restrained elegance and fine-grained tannins, the Merlot introduces plum and red berry flavours, while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides rigidity with firm tannins and blackberry and cassis flavours. The rich and ripe mulberry flavours of the Malbec are balanced by the fresh red berry acidity provided by the Petit Verdot. The 2019 First Verse is a fine reflection of this exceptional vintage with harmony, elegance and power summing this wine up. Enjoy the wine with poultry, red meat, seared tuna or matured cheese.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Chris Keet |
| Alcohol | 14.54% |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Blend information | 32% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Rating | TA 96 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.3 g/l | TA: 5.8 g/l | PH: 3.57 |
| Producer information | After 15 years at the helm of producing award-winning wines at Cordoba, Christopher Keet began to entertain the thought of producing his own wines. He spent three months travelling in South America with his wife Léanne and children Robyn and Grant in 2008 and it was during this memorable adventure that he finally decided to follow his dream of producing his own wine. |
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STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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