Take a sip through the story of Old Road Wine Company with their Tasting Box — a flavourful journey featuring the fab four, their Originals. Explore a mix of tastes and tales in every bottle, a delightful way to experience the heart and soul of their winemaking.
- The Originals, Box of 4
- The Anvil Shiraz:
- Roots in Stellenbosch & Agter Paarl's shale soils
- Hand-harvested at peak ripeness, followed by a 2-day cold soak for deep colour
- Aged for 12 months, revealing a powerful nose of peppery spice and dark fruits, with a bright, juicy palate complemented by oak spice, anise, and blackberries
- The Fat Man Pinotage:
- Grown in shale soils of Stellenbosch & Paarl, hand-harvested for optimal ripeness
- 2-day cold soak, high-temperature fermentation in French oak staves
- Tasting notes: red berries, plums, spice; medium-bodied, ideal with lasagna, arrabbiata pasta
- Le Courier Chenin Blanc:
- Grown in granite soils of Stellenbosch & Agter Paarl, hand-harvested for freshness
- Cold fermented at 12-14°C, aged on lees for complexity
- Chenin Blanc with apricot, peach, tropical hints; floral aroma, layered palate, ideal with Cajun chicken, Mediterranean salads
- The Smous Sauvignon Blanc:
- Grown in weathered granite soils of Stellenbosch & Philadelphia
- Rigorously managed vineyards
- Cold fermented at 12-14°C, aged on lees for 4 months, resulting in The Smous with green melon, pineapple aromas, white pear, stone fruit, and passion fruit flavours
- Pairs perfectly with sushi, grilled asparagus, goat's cheese with fresh figs
What's in the box?
- 1 x The Anvil Shiraz
- 1 x The Fat Man Pinotage
- 1 x Le Courier Chenin Blanc
- 1 x The Smous Sauvignon Blanc
About Old Road Wine Company
In the Franschhoek Valley, these magnificent wines have helped to forge a reputation of quality and excellence that spans over generations. As vintners of Franschhoek and keepers of this legacy, the Old Road Wine Company pay tribute to these special vines through delicious wine.