'Suede' started as the vision of our talented winemaker, Bertus van Zyl. For many years, he roamed the vineyards, walking row by row learning the distinct flavor profile of each vine so that we could capitalize on vineyard diversity and pick each row when flavors and tannins reached optimal maturity. This passion encouraged us to push further and explore a new variety of maceration techniques, cooperages, and aging lengths.

This intense focus resulted in a new wine with exceptional texture, structure, and mouthfeel which preserved the primary aromas and purity of flavors that Bertus first noticed in the vineyards. With 'Suede' we patiently age the wine for 20 months in barrel, gifting us an extended range of flavors that hit notes we otherwise could never reach.

Our 2019 Suede reveals beautiful aromatics of violets, crème de cassis, cocoa powder, and delicate rose petals. The palate is juicy and luxurious, featuring expressive layers of blackberry, raspberry, black currant, and dark chocolate. Nuances of oak spice, tobacco, and a touch of mocha contribute to the sophisticated profile, culminating in a finish of unparalleled refinement. Suede is not so much about power, it’s about elegant, refined, pure fruit and rich, silky, velvet drenched textures.