Wildeberg Red, Franschhoek 2022

Wildeberg Red is made mostly of Syrah (or Shiraz), which gives that juicy, deep quality, with around 10% Cabernet Franc lending its trademark crunchy acidity and herbaceousness. The grapes for this were hand-harvested and naturally fermented, so it is very natural on the palate with earthy notes. The fresh raspberry aromas are lovely, and there's a real depth and sense of artisan craft here - a kind of love going into every bottle that you can only find from such small production.