Buitenverwachting Christine

This beautiful blend expresses wonderful aromas of blackberry, vanilla and chocolate on the nose, with perfect harmony between power and finesse on the palate. Here we see lots of rich black fruits such as blackcurrant and black cherry, with hints of dark chocolate. Velvety fruit density and subtle spice, with finely grained tannins, make this is a premium wine, without a premium price tag.
Buitenverwachting owner, Lars Maack (a truly great man), honours his mother, Christine, with this flagship Bordeaux-styled red wine blend, which has been aged for 24 months in 100% new French Oak.

This beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay, originally formed part of the Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa.

Imbued with a sense of history, the Mueller family has retraced the roots of Buitenverwachting. The farm was lovingly restored to its former glory while extensive planting of the most selected of cultivars was initiated. The result was a maiden grape harvest of 100 tonnes - the first harvest the farm had seen in 30 years. An historic achievement that lived up to its name: Buitenverwachting - "Beyond Expectation".