Metzer, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020

Wade Metzer was trained by the jedi himself, Eben Sadie. Perhaps the most influential South African winemaker of the last 20 years, he is the Obi Wan of wine.

That makes Wade, Anakin. You still with me?

Wade sought out parcels of old vines tucked away from some of the flashier more touristic wineries.

The maritime breezes which come up from false bay, and the altitude from the helderberg itself give the wines from here freshness and balance alongside ripeness. Aged 15 months in French oak to add complexity.

His simple aim is to nurture this wonderful old-vine fruit from vine to bottle with minimal input along the way, allowing the essential characteristics of the fruit and vineyard to shine through.

His secondary aim is to wipe out the jedi order...but we don't talk about that until Episode III.