A perfect blend. Combining equal measures of four grapes; the spiciness of Syrah, deep perfume from Petit Verdot, plummy juiciness from Merlot, all rounded off with currant fruit and herbaceous notes from Cabernet. The palate begins fresh and fruity, evolving into riper flavours and herbaceous notes, with elegant tannins and a fine, bright finish. Some whole bunch inclusion brings a brightness that works to lift the wine. Moreish acidity and food-friendly tannic structure make this wine an epicure’s delight.

The Producer; Circle of Life Red is neither defined by grape varietals, nor indeed a specific block within the vineyard, but instead encapsulates the myriad soils, aspects, altitudes and grape varieties found on this windswept, biodynamic farm. Grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the cellar by horses for hand-sorting. Bordeaux varietals are de-stemmed, whilst Rhone varietals are not de-stemmed. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with wild yeast in large, open-top wooden fermenters with foot-pressing or manual punch-downs, ageing for 20 months in the same vessels. The components are then blended and the wine ages further in large wooden foudre. No fining, just a light filtration. No additions other than sulphur. Vegan friendly, biodynamic wine.

Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. It is crafted the wild way – old vine fruit from Stellenbosch and Swartland, fermented with wild yeast found naturally on the grapes…not in a packet. This magical transformation takes at least six months.

The grapes for False Bay Bush Vine Pinotage stem from a single vineyard of unirrigated bush vines in coastal Stellenbosch. 30 year old vines and cooler vineyard temperatures make for small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries.

Hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast and then raised in large wooden casks (or 'foudre' en Francais). The resulting wine therefore, is perhaps more 'Pino' than 'Tage'. Richly-fruited, yet savoury and satisfying, showing plummy aromas with a faint hit of barbecued meat. The palate is full and rich with slightly rustic yet moreish tannins and an impressively long finish.

Perfect with pork belly dishes or barbecued meats, boerwurst, game or good, old fashioned sausage and mash.

No additions other than sulphur as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly wine.

False Bay - Real Wine, Sustainably Farmed, Hand Picked, Naturally Crafted, Wild Ferment, Cask Aged.

A very smart Syrah from one of our favourite South African producers, this is plush, polished and seriously appealing. Fresh and lifted berry fruit aromas make for a very inviting nose; full yet elegant, with bramble, cassis and black cherry. These flavours follow on the palate with a typical Syrah note of black pepper spice. Fine, ripe tannins with a long rich, finish. Astonshing value. Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes.

Sustainable viticulture, wild ferment, and no nasties. Proper wine, sensibly priced.