El Corazon Manda Malbec 2022Ver Sacrum winemaker Eduardo Soler calls this the purest and most elegant expression of Malbec he has ever seen, and we wholeheartedly agree. La Cayetana, Ver Sacrums sister project, showcases Eduardo's expertise as winemaker. The vineyard is located in Pampa El Cepillo at 1,050 meters above sea level, at the cold, southernmost tip of the Uco Valley. The ungrafted vines, over 70 years old, grow on a gentle south facing plain composed of river stones,

On the plateau above the Loire in the village of Souzay-Champigny stands the beautiful Chateau de Villeneuve

making it a standout choice for those seeking both value and refinement

their vineyards benefit from the ideal combination of the unique Kimmeridgian soil and a cool climate

it has attracted praise and recognition on the Italian and international wine markets

The subtle petillance adds another dimension to the mouthfeel

So this is a really approachable Chinon with lots of bright fruit and herbaceous notes

they favour native fermentations

try it with fish tacos or lightly spiced totopos/nachos

This Nebbiolo reveals dried blackberry

The valley is a quick one-hour drive from Cape Town

but handled with requisite lightness of touch as to be approachable now (ideally with a couple of hours in the decanter)

brimming with intensity and depth