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Black

2018 Swartland Red Blend

The Arhens Family Black 2018, a captivating red blend from the renowned Swartland region, showcases a rich red color that invites exploration. This wine offers a full-bodied experience, enveloping the palate with a luscious mouthfeel and vibrant character. Its acidity is bright, complementing the blend's fruit-forward nature, which boasts prominent notes of dark berries and cherries that dance harmoniously on the tongue. The wine's tannins are notable yet refined, adding a firm backbone that enhances its structure and aging potential. With a perfectly balanced dryness, The Arhens Family Black presents itself as a truly delightful expression of Swartland, perfect for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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