Opstal Estate Carl Everson Cape Red Blend 2018

13.5% ABV

South Africa , Breede River Valley

Slanghoek

Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cinsault

Red: Full & Generous

Dry

£18.50

£15.70

Wine of month: 15% discount

Wine information

Opstal’s rich history dates back to 1847 when JC Rossouw acquired the farm De Opstal bij de Fonteine. Just over a century later in 1950, 4th generation Carl Everson decided to continue making his own wine instead of joining the local co-operative winery like many other producers. The estate is now in its 7th generation, with Attie Louw making fantastic wine across its three labels. Their Cape Red Blend shows lovely blackcurrant, cherry, mulberry and pepper spice aromas on the nose with a touch of cedar from barrel maturation. Medium to full-bodied, with the Cinsault providing an bit of freshness and zip, finishing dry.

Robin says "The Carl Everson labels are the flagship, "cream of the crop" wines of Opstal Estate. Their red blend provides lots of spice, smoke and fruit compote flavours in a nicely rounded but gently structured palate."

Food pairings

Beef

Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Pork

Poultry

Vegetarian

Tasting notes

Blackberry

Cedar

Damson Plum

Smoky

Spice