COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Napier Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The MZ Cape Collection is a limited edition red wine from Napier Vineyards, a producer in Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa. Established in 1989, Napier Vineyards is now owned by Carl Reh and managed by winemaker Leon Bester, emphasizing quality and sustainable viticulture. This particular wine is a collaboration with Swedish artist MÄns Zelmerlöw, who has a personal connection to South Africa and wine. The label was designed by his wife, Ciara Zelmerlöw. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, aiming to capture both New World fruitiness and Old World complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
âŹ31
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Limited edition of only 1000 bottles produced.
Fact 02
Label art by MÄns Zelmerlöw's wife, Ciara.
Fact 03
MÄns Zelmerlöw's wine passion began in South Africa.
Fact 04
A blend of five classic Bordeaux grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The MZ Cape Collection is a red wine crafted by Napier Vineyards using a blend of classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The winemaking philosophy at Napier Vineyards emphasizes quality and sustainable practices, aiming to produce wines that are in harmony with nature. The specific vinification and aging processes are not detailed, but the blend aims for a balance between New World fruit characteristics and Old World complexity.
