Anwilka Stellenbosch

Red Blend, 2021

750ml
In stock
$68
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Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Syrah (40%)
RS: 2.3 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 5 - 10 years
ABV: 14.36%

Description

Bright with a deep ruby red center. The nose is upfront with aromas of red fruit, oak spice and white pepper. Bold, full-bodied the wine is perfumed with flavors of poached plums, pencil shavings and rounded off with a distinct salinity.

Bold tannins and beautifully textured, the palate is balanced and complex concluding with a long rich finish. An age worthy wine that will delight now and for years to come.
A warm summer followed by a cooler maturation period allowed for optimal grapes with intense flavour. It was a vintage that was made entirely in the vineyards, allowing the winemakers to guide and preserve the essence of what the vines had to offer.

The grapes were hand picked in small crates. Sorting occurred before and after destemming. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tronconic tanks. Lengthy pump-overs and extended maceration ensured a gentle extraction of ripe polyphenols.

The wine spent total of 20 months in wood, 50% new French Oak 400 liter barrels, the remaining 50% in 2nd fill.

Winemaker: Jean du Plessis
Anwilka is a premium red wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, renowned for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blends from the coastal Helderberg region. Founded by Bordeaux legends Hubert de Boüard and Bruno Prats along with Lowell Jooste, it is celebrated for its structured, elegant wines often described as the best red wine in the country.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

black cherry

Black cherry

red cherries

Red cherries

oak spice

Oak spice

white peppercorns

White peppercorns

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, with its rich winemaking heritage dating back to the 17th century, is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine regions. The mountainous terrain and favorable rainfall create ideal conditions for growing nearly all noble grape varieties. Renowned for its high-quality blended reds, Stellenbosch also excels in crafting premium whites that showcase the region’s diversity. This iconic wine region combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking techniques, producing wines that are celebrated around the world.