2023 Baby Bandito 'Stay Brave'

Planted in 1981, this is a 1.5ha block, which was abandoned in 2014, we approached the farmer and asked if we could try and revive it. The vineyard gives a very specific, salty character to the wines, maybe not as intense as those from the heart of the Paardeberg but there is a definite salinity, which we love.” Two weeks of skin contact. Attractive aromatics of potpourri plus hints of ginger and other spice as well as naartjie and stone fruit while the palate is juicy and fresh, the finish s...Read More...

Planted in 1981, this is a 1.5ha block, which was abandoned in 2014, we approached the farmer and asked if we could try and revive it. The vineyard gives a very specific, salty character to the wines, maybe not as intense as those from the heart of the Paardeberg but there is a definite salinity, which we love.” Two weeks of skin contact. Attractive aromatics of potpourri plus hints of ginger and other spice as well as naartjie and stone fruit while the palate is juicy and fresh, the finish surprisingly soft as skin-contact wines go – flavour and accessible. - Andrew Guard, Importer.

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