Family-owned and managed boutique winery, Mitre’s Edge, is nestled at the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain, between Paarl and Stellenbosch. It is in this beautiful setting that winemaker Lola Nicholls, assisted by husband Bernard, focuses on producing relatively smaller quantities of high-quality, award-winning wines.
The sophisticated Sholto
Grape Varieties:
49% Cab. Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot
Method and Maturation:
Open vat primary fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Barrel matured in 225l barrels for 12 - 14 months.
Wine Tasting Notes:
Deep rich garnet colour with delicate Christmas cake notes on the nose followed through with soft black fruits and well-balanced tannins on the palate.
Pairs well with venison stews, pepper fillet steaks or chateaubriand.
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 2.1g/L |
| Acidity | 5.5g/L |
| Ph Level | 3.56 |
| Region | Paarl |
| Producer | Mitre’s Edge |
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Meet the Winemaker: Lola
As a winemaker, Lola trained in Burgundy but fell in love with making Bordeaux style wines while working as a winemaker in South Africa before taking over her father’s farm in 1999 and starting Mitre’s Edge.
It was with the aim of specialising in Bordeaux style wines that led Lola to the replanting of the old Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards with newer clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Shiraz was also planted, and to complement their wine list with white wines, some Chenin Blanc and Viognier vines were also planted. Given that her land is predominantly Oakleaf and Clovelly soil types, it is ideally suited for the production of red wines.
She has been producing small batches of award-wining wines since then.
Another award-winning wine from Mitre's Edge
Grape Varieties:
50% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec and 8 % Merlot
Method and Maturation:
Open vat primary fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Barrel matured in 225l barrels for 12 - 14 months.
Wine Tasting Notes:
Dark inky violet colour with hints of black, fruit with overtones of green pepper and liquorice.
This wine will pair with a diverse range of dishes such as ostrich, beef, venison steaks, barbequed or grilled lamb chops and mince dishes.
Thick spicy sauces will accompany these foods and wine well.
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar | 2.6g/L |
| Acidity | 5.5g/L |
| Ph Level | 3.79 |
| Region | Paarl |
| Producer | Mitre’s Edge |
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