Dornier, Cocoa Hill Ruby Red 2022Dornier is a family run estate located in the renowned Golden Triangle of the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, sharing the area with respected neighbours like De Trafford, Waterford, and Keermont. The winery focuses on producing high quality wines with minimal intervention, allowing the character of the land to speak through each bottle. The blend is made up of Merlot (35%), Shiraz (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Malbec (7%). Each

in operation since 1638

From a vintage that produced wines with intense aromas and concentrated flavors

this unique blend combines the fresh pear and mineral notes of Chardonnay with the dense body and floral aromas of Viognier

Intense aroma with deep red fruit and spice on the palate and a little grip

In 1864 it Bernardo Rodrigues de Carvalho began the process of growth and acquisition of vineyards and production of Port Quinta Santa Eufemia

not that far away from Bilbao

The wine is mainly Merlot which is the classic grape of the region but also around 10% of Petit Verdot which adds depth and deep colour

where Sangiovese grows on a mix of sandstone and clay that tends to give wines both structure and aromatic lift

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spiced finish rounds things

aiming to build up the soil health and encourage biodiversity by using no herbicide or insecticide on the property

Olivier Leflaive studied at business school before heading to Paris