Production
Wildeberg’s rationale is to source the finest vineyards available to us across Franschhoek and the Coastal Region, from which cuvées the eyes are plucked to make Wildeberg and the Terroir Series releases In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked with, and its these cuvees that are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg. All fruit is hand-harvested in February from selected sites in Franschhoek and Paarl. Both cultivars are fermented whole bunch, with some whole berry fruit, there is no crush, just a daily pump over during the natural fermentation. We want to express place over cultivar so this slow, gentle extraction gives wines truer of origin than winery. The components are racked to French and Austrian oak, new and old, for 20 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting notes
Rich and textural expression of our Cabernet Franc Malbec blend. The 2023 vintage is aromatic and perfumed with the Cabernet Franc really shining through on the nose; bramble, mulberry and gentle ‘leafiness’. The Malbec brings structure and weight with blackberry, cherry & violets. Aged for 20 months in older and new French oak, providing firm but velvety tannins with a long and savoury finish with hints of mocha & smoky spice.
Food match
Grilled meats, especially lamb and spiced meat dishes.
Awards
2021 Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Silver
