In the 1600s our hills were used as an outpost on the two-day trek from Cape Town to Stellenbosch. They were named “Bottelary” after a ship’s pantry. In 1946, our great-grandfather traded in the stark Karoo landscape for the exciting promise these hills had to offer. Today, it’s been our home for four generations. This blend celebrates our region’s harvest made by real farmers.
This stylish and powerful red blend is our all-rounder with notes of dark berries and cherries. The palate boasts richness, concentration and dense fruit.
Wine Tasting Notes:
On colour
Kaapzicht Estate Blend Bottelary Hills 2022 would typically show a deep ruby to purple core with a narrow, bright rim, reflecting youthful density and the presence of Cabernet-family and Shiraz. The colour intensity would be high but still limpid, suggesting concentration and ripe skins without any indication of over-extraction.
On the nose
On the nose the wine is likely pronounced and dark-fruited, with blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry at the core, supported by ripe plum and mulberry. Subtle layers of tobacco leaf, earthy spice, cocoa, pencil shavings and a hint of black pepper would add complexity, echoing its Bottelary granite soils and time in French and Hungarian oak.
On the palate
On the palate it would be dry, full-bodied and richly textured, showing dense flavours of dark berries and cherries framed by firm but ripe tannins and fresh, medium+ acidity. Notes of spice, tobacco, dark chocolate and a light savoury, earthy grip would shape a long, warming finish, suggesting the wine can comfortably develop in bottle over the next several years.
On the whole
A bold, structured Stellenbosch red blend, marrying concentrated dark fruit with firm tannins, savoury spice and a long, warming finish.
| Alcohol |
14% |
| Residual sugar |
3g/L |
| Acidity |
5.9g/L |
| Ph Level |
3.58 |
| Region |
Stellenbosch |
| Producer |
Kaapzicht |
