Vilafonte Series M 2020: A South African Masterpiece

The Vibe

Imagine sipping this Merlot-driven blend under starlit skies, surrounded by the whispers of the Cape’s ancient winds. Vilafonte Series M 2020 embodies a sophisticated affair between Old World elegance and New World gusto. It’s for those evenings when conversation flows as freely as the wine, and every glass is a passport to luxury.

Tastes Like

• Silk lining wrapped in a velvet embrace.
• A waltz of black cherry jelly and cocoa.
• A sprinkle of dried violets and rosemary.
  Prepare for a tasting experience that feels like swaying to a slow burn jazz tune — inviting, rich, and endlessly intriguing.

Pairs With

• Herb-crusted lamb basking in rosemary whispers.
• The umami dream of a wild mushroom risotto.
• An urban nightscape where city lights flirt with the horizon.

From

Born from Paarl’s esteemed Vilafonté Estate, where ancient soils breathe life into meticulously managed vineyards, this wine channels South Africa’s most evocative terroir. A project of passion from trailblazing visionaries like Zelma Long and Mike Ratcliffe, Series M merges South Africa’s vibrant spirit with enduring Bordeaux traditions.

Vilafonte Series M 2020, a Merlot-led diva, not only charms with its exquisite blend of 43% Merlot, 37% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc but also teases with its bouquet of black cherry jelly and sweet paprika. Each sip unravels its mineral-laden elegance, reminiscent of a Right Bank Bordeaux, enveloping you in silken tannins and a lingering mocha finish. Critics, including Greg Sherwood MW, praise its multi-dimensional character with a solid 96/100 score.

The vineyards’ management is a ballet of balance and precision, with every grape hand-tended for optimal ripeness. Conditions are perfect with Mediterranean-like climates—warm days, cool nights ensuring each berry ripens slow and steady, infusing the blend with unmatched flavors and an earthy complexity that echoes the whispers of its ancient soils.

Series M’s distinctive allure is also celebrated among gourmet circles. It dances elegantly on your palate with meals that echo its sophistication. Whether you’re indulging in savory lamb chops or a mushroom risotto, or simply basking in the glow of urban adventures with aged cheeses like Comté, each pairing transforms dinner into an event.

Historical narratives of Vilafonté showcase how quickly its reputation soared, becoming a must-have for international collectors, drawing awe for the terroir authenticity reminiscent of its Bordeaux inspirations. Such is its enigma that this wine often surprises, confounding even the most discerning palettes in taste-offs where it masquerades as lofty Right Bank Bordeaux.

Vilafonte Series M isn’t just a wine; it’s an experience waiting to be discovered, from the vines of one of the most intriguing wine regions of the world.