Anysbos Tesame Red Blend 2020

Pale light red, like shimmering pomegranate pips. A perfumed nose of dried roses, bitter cherry, musk, and spice box introduce further darker brooding plum, wild strawberry and incense. The palate is surprisingly rich fruited, dark berried with notes of tilled earth leading on to some meaty and savoury notes. Autumn like on the palate with notes of forest floor and an undertow of volcanic minerality. Complex, youthful with lots of energy and layers of smoked meat lifted by crushed dried cherry and a salty, yet cool and elegant send off. Best to enjoy from 2023 – 2030

Anysbos was established in 2008 by Johan and Sue Heyns. It is a passion-driven project focused on grapes grown on the farm and, together with the expert winemaking skills of Marelise Niemann of Momento Wines, the aim is to produce small-batch wines that not only reflect the Bot River region but, most importantly, are sustainable and water-wise.