Naud Oupa Willem Old Vines 2020

Naud Oupa Willem Old Vines embodies how appreciating heritage is one of the most important building blocks for long-term success. This premium Old Vine red draws on the unique South African expressions of bush vine Cinsault blended with prime Cabernet Sauvignon. This elegant wine displays a weightless concentration of red and black berry fruits that are embroidered with classical fragrant notes of red cherry, rose petals, violets and marzipan, all underpinned by a mouthwatering acidity.

Fun Fact: Oupa Willem wasIan Naud’sgrandfather. Ian never had the opportunity to meet him, but was told so many wonderful stories about himby other family members since a young age. One ofIan’s fondest tales about Oupa Willem was hisfavourite saying, which was that his horse and dog always came first and the rest of the world, second.

80% Cinsault and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. TheCinsault comes from37-year-old vines growing on a farm in a vineyard just outside Darling, which is in the Western Cape region of South Africa. These old vineyards, planted in 1978, are impeccably maintained and produce an astounding quality of fruit. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Durbanville.

Natural fermentationusing 40% whole bunches.