[Hippo] 2019

(2023 Current Release)

Availability in United States, Japan and Singapore

Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot

RELEASE: #10 [Letter H]

TOTAL PRODUCTION: 480 BOTTLES (750ml) / 26 MAGNUM BOTTLES

BLEND: 45% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

TASTING NOTES

The Hippo is a Bordeaux blend with elegance and balance that can stand the test of time. The wine has an intensely dark colour, the palate shows a tight grip of oak tannins, balanced with excellent fruit and a lingering finish. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot lend wonderful smoothness to the blend. The 2019 vintage has vast potential to evolve over time, with sufficient structure and concentration to age for multiple decades.

TRAINING METHOD: 5-wire vertical trellis

YIELD: Average of 39 hl/ha and 5.75 tonnes/ha (weighted average)

AGE OF VINES: Cabernet Sauvignon 10 years, Cabernet Franc and Merlot 12 years

IN THE CELLAR: Wine was matured for 18 months in small barrels. Only the best barrels in the cellar were selected for this wine. In line with our approach of minimal interference, the wine was bottled with only minimal pre-bottling filtration and no stabilization. A sediment is natural and to be expected.

BARREL PROFILE: 25% 1st fill, balance 3rd and 4th fill. 100% French oak.

BOTTLING:  31 January 2022 at Mooiplaas

AVAILABILITY: Currently available