A little awkward when I tasted it (twice) in South Africa, as Paul Sauer often tends to be in its youth, this is a wine that will reward patience. Sourced from six older blocks on the estate, it partners Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc and 18% Merlot with ageing in new oak. Leafy, vanilla top notes lead you into a palate of cranberry, cassis and tobacco leaf topped by aromatic spices. Has the acidity and underlying acidity to age. 95 points