Description
About The Liberator: Beyond the periphery of South Africa’s conventional vineyard regions lie great vinous treasures, resigned to anonymity; forgotten, abandoned or just simply undiscovered. it is the mission of Rick, our intrepid Cape Crusader, to seek out and liberate these rare wines, consigning them to the table of the most inquisitive and discerning imbiber. Each episode represents a precious parcel that is both unique and finite.
On his regular jaunts around the Cape, seeing the number of great wines that are resigned to a tragic fate of being blended away or disposed of in bulk confounded Rick. It might be an occasional experimental batch, or possible an interesting off-cut from some proud winemakers latest premium release. Whatever their provenance, it’s Ricks mission as The Liberator to procure these precious vinous orphans and consign them to a better home.
Inevitably, each wine discovered by The Liberator comes with its own story; a tale of its untimely existence. Every release has its testimony recounted, in a bottle and on screen, as a unique and evocative episode.
Description: Episode 20 is a 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot blend. Only 300 bottles produced by legendary Andre Van rensburg at Vergelegen, with additional work from International consultant Michael Rolland. Richard Kelley MW, the man behind The Liberator project, is one of the most well respected experts on South African wines in the UK and beyond. A classic, elegant and savoury Cabernet/ Merlot blend.
Alcohol: 14.5%
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