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Vilafonté 'Series M' 2021
Vintage Character
Vilafonté Series M 2021 is an icon red from Paarl in South Africa’s Coastal Region, built around a Bordeaux-inspired blend led by Malbec and Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. The 2021 vintage is widely regarded as a strong Cape year: a cooler, longer growing season encouraged slow, even ripening, which helped preserve freshness while delivering refined tannin and aromatic detail. Its identity is closely tied to Paarl’s ancient, low-vigour Vilafontes soils—old, well-drained, mineral-rich profiles that naturally curb excess growth and give the wine its combination of depth, structure, and polish.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, expect black cherry, plum and blackberry layered with violet, graphite, cedar and a subtle hint of vanilla and cocoa. The palate is supple yet concentrated, with a plush core of dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a lifted line of acidity that keeps the wine poised rather than heavy; the finish is long, savoury, and gently spiced. This is a generous but composed red that suits grilled lamb chops, duck breast with cherry glaze, or mushroom risotto, where its ripe fruit and structured frame can both shine.
Winery Background
Vilafonté was founded in 1997 as a landmark partnership between South African proprietor Mike Ratcliffe and renowned American wine figures including Zelma Long and viticulturist Phil Freese, and it is often cited as the first North American–South African wine joint venture. The estate’s philosophy centres on precision viticulture, site expression, and meticulous fruit selection, with hand-harvesting and lot-by-lot decision-making integral to the process. Series M is crafted as the more voluptuous counterpart to Series C, and is matured in French oak to build texture without obscuring terroir—an approach that has made Vilafonté one of modern South Africa’s benchmark fine-wine producers.
Vilafonté Series M 2021 is an icon red from Paarl in South Africa’s Coastal Region, built around a Bordeaux-inspired blend led by Malbec and Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. The 2021 vintage is widely regarded as a strong Cape year: a cooler, longer growing season encouraged slow, even ripening, which helped preserve freshness while delivering refined tannin and aromatic detail. Its identity is closely tied to Paarl’s ancient, low-vigour Vilafontes soils—old, well-drained, mineral-rich profiles that naturally curb excess growth and give the wine its combination of depth, structure, and polish.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, expect black cherry, plum and blackberry layered with violet, graphite, cedar and a subtle hint of vanilla and cocoa. The palate is supple yet concentrated, with a plush core of dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a lifted line of acidity that keeps the wine poised rather than heavy; the finish is long, savoury, and gently spiced. This is a generous but composed red that suits grilled lamb chops, duck breast with cherry glaze, or mushroom risotto, where its ripe fruit and structured frame can both shine.
Winery Background
Vilafonté was founded in 1997 as a landmark partnership between South African proprietor Mike Ratcliffe and renowned American wine figures including Zelma Long and viticulturist Phil Freese, and it is often cited as the first North American–South African wine joint venture. The estate’s philosophy centres on precision viticulture, site expression, and meticulous fruit selection, with hand-harvesting and lot-by-lot decision-making integral to the process. Series M is crafted as the more voluptuous counterpart to Series C, and is matured in French oak to build texture without obscuring terroir—an approach that has made Vilafonté one of modern South Africa’s benchmark fine-wine producers.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryVilafonté
Grape VarietiesMalbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
WinemakerZelma Long
CountrySouth Africa
Expert Rating—
RegionPaarl
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionPaarl
Alcohol Level14.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$525
HK$525
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