R1,605
Please Note: Wines sold on brokerage take 48 hours to process as they first need to be withdrawn from the cellar.
'Deliciously opulent and hedonistic, this 2017 Series M blend of 42% Merlot, 39% Malbec and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with complex dark fruit notes of blue berries, black berry crumble, creme de cassis and a dusting of vanilla pod spice. Immaculately integrated oak is expertly applied but never overwhelms the lifted perfume notes of violets and fresh iris flowers. The palate shows all the vintage character elegance of 2017 displaying amazing weightless concentration, sleek sweet tannins and a lithe, opulent silky soft sweet fruited structure. This really is precision winemaking anchored around supreme balance and sublime harmony. Fabulously persistent and intense on the finish, this wine will seduce drinkers from release with its accessibility, generosity and finesse but is undoubtedly going to be another superb age worthy premium red for the cellar. Drink from release and for 20+ years.' - Greg Sherwood MW, GregSherwoodMW.com, 96+/100
'There was no Cabernet Franc in the Series M - it was so good that Chris de Vries used it all in the Series C - so the 2017 is a cuvée of Merlot with 39% Malbec and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatic, appealing and comparatively forward, with plush, glossy fruit and oak, subtle oak and appealing underlying freshness.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 94/100
'There was no Cabernet Franc in the Series M - it was so good that Chris de Vries used it all in the Series C - so the 2017 is a cuvée of Merlot with 39% Malbec and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatic, appealing and comparatively forward, with plush, glossy fruit and oak, subtle oak and appealing underlying freshness.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 94/100
| Condition | Secondary market |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Blend information | 42% Merlot, 39% Malbec, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Rating | GS 96 |
| Producer information | Vilafonté has been creating vinous luxury since 1996. 24 years ago, this brand saw the light of day as a collaboration between wine industry greats, Mike Ratcliffe from South Africa and Phil Freese with Zelma Long from the United States. The philosophy speaks to the pursuit of perfection with an international perspective. The Vilafonté wines are based on a contemplation of quality and designed luxury. |
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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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