KWV The Mentors Perold 2019

The KWV The Mentors range has established itself as one of the most sought-after premium brands in the South African wine landscape. Built around a philosophy of expressing terroir and pioneering new wines and wine-making techniques, it’s a portfolio that showcases the founding philosophy of KWV, and the rich history and depth of expertise at one of South Africa’s leading wine producers.
This wine is a blend of varieties from regions and sites that have consistently produced wines of outstanding quality and style. In making The Mentors Perold, KWV set out to produce a wine that over time will be recognized as the ultra-premium benchmark in South Africa. Only the best varieties, regions and sites are therefore considered. Their winemaking focuses on balanced structure, concentration and finesse, utilising a combination of whole-berry fermentation and gentle pump-overs to ensure every bit of flavour is captured, with Pinotage taking priority. After fermentation, the most promising wines of each cultivar were chosen to mature further in barrel. After twelve months, the best wines were singled out and aged for another six months. This wine is truly about selecting the best-of-the-best. The wine was blended after eighteen months in barrel, then matured as a blend for another twelve months in barrel.

Blend: 39% Pinotage, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Shiraz and 13% Petite Sirah

Vineyards: 45% Swartland, 24% Stellenbosch, 13% Darling, 13% Wellington, 5% Paarl