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THE MAX 2022
R245,00
This bold blend delivers power and poise in equal measure. Deeply aromatic, the wine offers an intriguing bouquet of crushed geranium, violet, and dark berry fruit, lifted by a cool streak of spearmint.
Description
The unique mesoclimate at Stony Brook seems naturally suited to growing red Bordeaux varieties. There is plenty of sunshine to allow the grapes ample ripeness, while the cool night-time temperatures seal in the acidity and increase the potential for hangtime on the vine. With each vintage of The Max, the aim is to craft a wine that has huge ageing potential as well as rich, harmonious flavours that allow the wine to be enjoyed in its youth. The 2022 vintage is a three-way Cape Bordeaux-style blend, made up of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot, matured in 50% new French oak barrels for 24 months before blending and bottling.
Additional Information
The palate is beautifully structured, with bright acidity bringing freshness and energy to the wine’s richness. Fine, chewy tannins give definition without adding too much weight, while nuances of graphite, tobacco and well-integrated oak build through the mid-palate. The finish is long, poised and persistent, leaving an impression of purity, structure and quiet power.
A serious, cellar-worthy red that will evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14.4%
Sugar: 1.6 g/1
Acidity: 6.2 g/l
pH: 3.41
