The result is a dense wine, dark red of colour. Balanced with luscious fruit and exotic spices on the nose. it's finish is complexand holds ripe fruit and spices, coming from the well integrated oak.

Excellent with steak or robust, full-flavoured beef and venison dishes.

climate

An overall continental climate, significantly colder however than most other areas at 34 degrees south of the equator, caused by the direct presence of the 'cooler' Atlantic and 'warmer' Indian Ocean.

soil

Deep, rocky terrace.

vinification

Avontroodt is the showpiece of the Zonneweelde range. It is a blend of primarily Shiraz and Merlot accompanied by Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Fermented on skins for 5 days. Maturation of 24 months in barrels.