Medium to light ruby red. A little tight to start on the nose with some cinnamon, red berries, a little floral and a touch savory. Moderate tannins (5/10) and medium bodied. Tight berries on the palate and a bit dark too. Spiced herbs and a little perfumey, a touch green too with olives. Some dried berries and metallic notes in the medium length finish. Decent structure. Great value at only $14.99 and good intro to an affordable South African Rhone Blend in the States.

This is the inaugural vintage of the Lubanzi Red Rhone Blend. Cape Venture Wine is a socially conscious start-up that donated 50% of all profits back to the South African vineyard laborers. Made of 46% Syrah, 31% Cinsault, 20% Mourvedre and 3% Grenache from vineyards in Swartland and Paarl. Aged in stainless steel with minimal oak contact from oak staves and chips.

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