IN THE VINEYARDS
The Moody Lagoon Red Blend 2021 serves
as an ode to the Bot River lagoon adjacent
to the winery, showcasing the diversity
found on the estate. Nicknamed “Moody”
the lagoon is known to be unpredictable,
changing in colour and flow direction
throughout the day. Reflecting all seasons
in one day, the lagoon is instrumental in
moderating temperatures, joining forces
with cool winds caressing the vines from
the Atlantic Ocean.
Soil: Clay, quarts, and shale
Cultivars: 47% Shiraz, 18% Merlot,
16% Malbec, 13% Petit Verdot,
6% Cabernet Franc
CHARACTER
The balance of dark fruit and wild cherries in this
blend will mold this wine into an array of dishes.
Mulberry and blueberry are embraced with notes of
cedar, both dried herbs like coriander seeds, and the
smell of crushing fresh herbs in your hand, leaving
faint hints of rosemary behind.
PERSONALITY
Five red cultivars combine forces to introduce a wine
that delivers on fruit purity with enough gravitas to
announce intensity, balance, and charming freshness.
This wine is a culinary gem and a trusted companion on
the table when old friends get together for a hearty meal.
Time will soothe the youthful tannin.
IN THE CELLAR
Sorted by hand, each cultivar was vinified separately
to enhance each varietal’s intrinsic quality before
blending. The juice was inoculated with selected
yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about
six days. Gentle pump-overs encouraged gentle
flavour and colour extraction. Pressed and settled,
the wine was transferred to a barrel for malolactic
fermentation to encourage a smooth and delicious
result.
Maturation: 18 months; 25% new French Oak
Production: 55 barrels
BEST TO ENJOY
Blending is an art, showcasing where the grapes are
from while carefully blended so that each cultivar
adds its repertoire to the blend.
Serving temperature: 14 - 16°C
Cellaring potential: Already approachable,
the wine can be cellared for 3 - 5 years
"The spectacle that
is the lagoon, can be enjoyed
in all its moods while sipping on this
wine. It calls for long table dinners
with friends, offering the perfect
balance between fruit and structure."
Cellar Master, Johann Fourie