Philosophie, is a brave endeavour by which we try to marry the mind, the guts and the soil as we celebrate the range of Vondeling. Each and every year a talented artist is commissioned to illustrate an extraordinary Paardeburg flower within the medium in their choice. This vintage, the talented Edwina Ellis has illustrated the bold Star of Winter flower for this label. A deep, dark, vibrant red colour. A complex and sensuous nose of dark chocolate, black cherry, raspberry and sundried tomato, Beautifully infused with aromatic truffle, vanilla pod and subtle graphite undertones. The palate is dense and impressive yet shows some lovely classic restraint. Ripe plum and lilted cassis lead with underlying layers of cured tobacco leaf, salted olives and expressive, broad tannin.
Original exclusive artwork by Edwina Ellis on label
A Limited free up red blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 6%, and Malbec 2%.
Platter’s Guide 2018 – 4.5 Stars
Tim Atkin – 93 Points
