Herencia Altes take as much trouble making their entry level wines as they do their top cuvee's, and it really shows in the wonderful red wine. Rich and textured with deep layers of dark red fruits and a wionderfull long finish, this is a stunning allrounder that can be drunk on its own or with grilled meats and anything from a Sunday roast to bangers and mash!

500 litre wooden casks to ferment

Steep rocky stoney slopes : tick

South facing slopes to maximise sunny exposure : tick

Rich, dark, peppery Syrah with abundant sweet yet spicey currant and damson flavours : tick

Cornas : no

Garrigue : no

Fyenbos : tick

Samanatha O'Keefe : has created something really special here!

A firm favourite at GrapeSmith. Everything you would expect from the Medoc. 60% Cab Sav 40% Merlot. Packaged in smart wooden box of 6 bottles.

This is a really beautifully made wine. What struct me most was the lovely balance between a full and rounded structure and yet retaining all important vibrant acidity. Very aromatic with flavours of melon and white fruits. Perfect aperitif or wonderful with tapas, fish, and grilled chicken.

Fruit-driven and delicate, yet well-structured and beautifully nuanced, with bramble and forest-like aromas. So fresh, and very ‘alive’ on the palate.

Precise, refined and intensely mineral, with the most delicate of citric fruit flavours, led by pink grapefruit. Almost crystalline in character and a true taste of Sauvignon Blanc.