Mont Du Toit 2012

Some 22 hectares of vineyards lie at the foot of the Hawequa mountain, below the Du Toits Kloof Pass. That name recalls the early exploration by generations of du Toits of the route to the hinterland over the mountain range. The word “Hawequa” is a Khoi word, meaning the place of the murderers. The mountain gained this name because it was a retreat for the poison-arrow bearing San (Bushmen), who used to raid the pastoral Khoi in the valleys below.

Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc, Merlot & Tinta Barocca. Dark, ruby rim. Nose of dark fruits and vanilla. Tastes of black & red fruit, creamy vanilla, some heat and an unexpected sort of bitter garriguey herb note which I like. Evolved very nicely in the glass over an hour or so; lifted aromas; tongue coating sweet chalky tannins, solid round body, plum skins and red cherry, great balance.