DIRECTOR’S RESERVE 2015
Avaliable in the UK by pre-order only.
Pre-order here from 11/09/2025.
Early December 2025
Wine of Origin: Western Cape
Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Cinsault 18%, Merlot 17%, Grenache Noir 13%.
Body: Full / Medium
Alc: 14.5%
Dark berries and notes of spice.
Each cultivar was hand-picked, sorted, de-stemmed, crushed and fermented on skins. Punch downs x2 per day. Extended maceration for an average of 21 days. Pressed off, blended and transferred into barrels.
3000 bottles (1 vintage only)
Time in oak: 14 months
New oak: 0%
Block size: N/a
Yield: 3-7 tonnes per ha
Block profile: A mixture of old vine parcels from the high altitude region of Piekenierskloof and vineyards closer to home in Franschhoek.
Vines planted: 1976 onwards
Irrigation: No
Pre-order here from 11/09/2025.
Estimated delivery in UK
Awards
Fine Wine Awards 2025: 94 pointsSummary
Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Cinsault 18%, Merlot 17%, Grenache Noir 13%.
Body: Full / Medium
Alc: 14.5%
Tasting notes
Winemaking
Production
Maturation
New oak: 0%
Vineyard Details
Yield: 3-7 tonnes per ha
Block profile: A mixture of old vine parcels from the high altitude region of Piekenierskloof and vineyards closer to home in Franschhoek.
Vines planted: 1976 onwards
Irrigation: No