The High Road, Directors’ Reserve 2019
The High Road is a boutique negociant producer who are benefiting from working with Miles Mossop as a consulting winemaker. They source their grapes from carefully selected trellised vineyards, from prime spots across Stellenbosch.
Centred on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a supporting cast of 36% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this is an intense, structured, beautifully framed assemblage with cassis, blood orange and coffee bean flavours and layered tannins.’ Tim Atkin
This sits in the glass with a beautiful garnet colour. Expect blueberries and blackberries on the palate, with christmas cake, cigar box, vanilla and five-spice.
£58.50
Stellenbosch
Bordeaux Blend, Red Blend
LightFull Bodied
Description
CULTIVARS
64% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 22% Merlot ; 7% Cabernet Franc ; 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec
PRODUCTION
Each cultivar was matured separately for up to 20 months in French oak barriques. Skilful blending has ensured the balance of fruit, structure and age ability
PROFILE
Intense deep dark garnet colour. Ripe blackcurrant, blueberry and dark cherry aromas are evident on the nose with hints of pencil shavings and cigar box. The palate is rich and powerful, with intense blackcurrant and dark blackberry notes. The tannins are firm and fine, with a structured mid-palate and lingering finish of dried Italian herbs, cedar and tobacco leaf.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol 14%; pH 3.7; TA 5.7g/l ; RS 1.8g/l
ACCOLADES
Trophy Wine Show Gold Trophy 98 Points; Investec Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show, Riedel Trophy for Best Bordeaux-style Blend of Show and Vinolok Trophy for Best Premium Wine of Show
Additional information
| Alcohol vol | 14% |
|---|---|
| Grape | Bordeaux Blend, Red Blend |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Try it with well marbled cuts of red meat.
2 reviews for The High Road, Directors’ Reserve 2019
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