Series M Paarl 2020 - Vilafonté
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CHF78.95
CHF10.53/10cl
21.05.2026
3% quantity discount for orders over 24 bottles
About the wine
Give yourself a treat for the senses with the first-class Series M Paarl from 2014! The winemaker from the South African winery Vilafonté has absolutely mastered his craft. Style and refinement are the characteristics of this red wine, which originates in the fertile and beautiful landscape of the Coastal Region.
Tasting note
The M 2020 series has a royal, dignified character. It is beautifully nuanced and shows attractive excitement and energy. It shows a high density of red to black color and magenta edges. Tempting aromas of cranberries and ripe cherries flow smoothly into lush notes of black raspberries, blueberries and subtle dried thyme, which are due to the Merlot and Malbec content in this blend. Sublime rose petals, blond tobacco, cocoa and warm orange peels give the wine a certain complexity. On the palate, the wine is very balanced, with an even weight, framed by ripe, supple tannins and elegant acidity. It is soft in the beginning, then it becomes wider and shows fine, satiny tannins that envelop the palate and culminate in a soft, round finish with plums, raspberries and milk chocolate. Although seductive when young, the 2020 Series M promises a decade or more of storage to reach its full potential.
Culinary recommendation
It goes fantastic with braised ox cheeks with root vegetables, campignons and shallots marinated in olive oil.
Vinification
Covid-19 and a year of beginnings. When faced with disruptions and uncertainties, you should focus on the results and not on the challenges themselves. The rains in 2019 marked the start of a wet and cold winter. Spring brought warm, beautiful weather, which led to an early (two weeks earlier) and steady bud opening, which meant healthy, homogeneous shoot growth in the early season. Windy conditions during flowering led to a certain variability in berry growth and resulted in loose bunches with small berries. The temperatures during maturation were moderate and without the usual heat waves that we expected. This resulted in a steady and measured pace of maturation and harvesting. Despite the uncertainty caused by the announcement of a national Covid-19 lockdown on March 26, 2020, we are grateful that we were able to get all wines safely into the barrels before this date. While no one is aware of the worldwide outbreak of a pandemic of this magnitude or the far-reaching consequences, we are in a positive mood and will continue to do so. The wines of this vintage are characterized by balance, concentration and restrained power. Features needed for a future classic. Aged for 22 months in 12% new French oak barrels.
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Allergy information: Contains sulfites
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