Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
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Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022
HED02146
75 cl
13.5%
£32.00
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Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022 is a meticulous blend, featuring 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 9% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. The fruit is sourced predominantly from established vineyards across the Western Cape, showcasing a diversity of soil types that contribute to its character. Producer Vilafonté, known for its commitment to Bordeaux varietals, emphasises sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices. This vintage reflects a balance of concentrated red fruit and structured tannins, with a subtle floral aspect evident on the palate. It is projected to evolve from 2026 to 2034, with an alcohol content of 14%.
93 Robert Parker
The Vilafonté 2022 Seriously Old Dirt pays homage to the wonders of South African geology based on, ahem, very old soils. These range from shale, decomposed granite, sandstone and other formations traced back one billion years and having seen little to no movement in the form of glaciation, volcanic events or earthquakes. So-called Vilafontes soils are some of the world`s oldest documented soil types. This is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from older vines for structure and complexity. These latter varieties are the "salt and pepper," says Winemaker Arlene Mains. They add darker fruit, pencil shaving and petrichor over a medium-plus body with a bold and austere personality. Hand-me-down barrels used in the Series C and Series M wines are directed to this wine and represent mostly second- and third-use oak; however, some of the barrels in the program date back to 2004. The wine matures in oak for 18 months. Reddish stone soils add a salty or ferrous quality to the wine. Tobacco leaf and cigar box emerge as the wine spends more time in the glass. - Monica Larner
89 Vinous
The 2022 Seriously Old Dirt aged for 18 months, 60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in older French barriques. It has a forward, open nose with dark cherries, raspberries and a strong potpourri scent. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of bell pepper on the entry—a slightly more herbaceous wine this year, which gives it an Old-World slant. Finishing with good length, this is definitely a wine that will show best with food. It is due to be released in September in magnum format. Neal Martin1st September 2024
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