COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc 39%, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Longridge Wine Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Longridge Ekliptika 2020 is a distinguished biodynamic Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa, crafted with a profound respect for nature. Its unique character is shaped by the Helderberg Ward's decomposed granite soils and cool climate, nurtured by Longridge's commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. This serious, dark, and concentrated vintage, led by Cabernet Franc, offers pronounced intensity, full body, and lingering tannins, making it a compelling expression of natural winemaking and a testament to the estate's philosophy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€46
STYLE
Natural
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Ekliptika' refers to celestial alignments, symbolizing the estate's biodynamic farming approach.
Fact 02
The wine is bottled unfiltered and unstabilized, a testament to its natural winemaking process, which may lead to harmless sediment.
Fact 03
It is a blend dominated by Cabernet Franc (39%), showcasing a less common but highly regarded varietal focus in Bordeaux blends.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ekliptika 2020 is a testament to Longridge Wine Estate's dedication to natural and biodynamic winemaking. Grapes are meticulously grown on decomposed granite soils using organic and biodynamic principles. In the cellar, fermentation occurs naturally, followed by a significant 24-month maturation in French oak. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unstabilized, embodying a pure, minimal-intervention approach that respects the vineyard and allows the terroir to speak.
