Chakalaka Spice Route was made possible in part by an incredibly talented winemaker. It's precision, experience, and attention that have made this red wine such a resounding success. No fewer than five grape varieties combine to create an excellent blend. Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Syrah, and Tannat seem to complement each other beautifully. The grapes are all hand-harvested and fermented separately. Each grape is aged separately for 12 months in both French and American oak. After this, the winemaker's major work begins. However, this man proves to be highly skilled, as Chakalaka Spice Route has been delivering great success for years.
The name Chakalaka wasn't chosen entirely by chance. It refers to a South African spice blend: Chakalaka. The aroma and flavor are therefore dominated by robust spices and delicate peppery notes. Smell your glass filled with Chakalaka Spice Route. You'll immediately detect hints of plums and ripe black fruit. But smell again. Spicy nuances of cloves, tobacco, and vanilla also emerge clearly. But now it's time to truly savor Chakalaka Spice Route. Characterful, robust, and complex. You won't get enough of it. This red wine is full-bodied, with rich notes of blackberry, cherry, and plum. The spicy palette is clearly present on the palate. You'll taste so much: vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, licorice, cloves, and so on. A highly successful wine from the South African vineyards.
