2008 vintage from South Africa
Bright red colour. Plum aroma when the bottle is open.. The first taste was slight tanning.. So we pour some into our wine glass and let it breath.. Once the wine opens up.. that is when the best unfold.. red berry and cherry favours, and a soft long finish.
Pair well with baked pasta and light red meat dishes such as veal and pork.
We had crispy pork knuckle to go with.. But not a good paring choice to this wine, i think..
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Some background on De Trafford Winery..
De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, right at the end of the Blaauwklip road, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
The history of wine growing on this mountain farm started with the purchase of the property in 1976 by the Trafford family as inaccessible grazing land. Many of the high altitude slopes were deemed suitable for high quality red grape varieties. Unfortunately, due to the absurd quota restrictions, planting a commercial vineyard had to wait 18 years. In 1983 a small vineyard was established to produce experimental wines – consumed by family and friends! These were our learning curve years ( 1984 – 1991 ), which included lots of help and advice from local winemakers and working experience in France, particularly in the Bordeaux area.
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