The High Road Classique
The High Road Classique
A luxurious, smooth Bordeaux-style red blend from The High Road, a boutique Stellenbosch winery founded in 2003. The estate makes only Bordeaux-style reds from the classic Bordeaux grapes, matured in fine French oak, and its wines are regularly praised by Tim Atkin MW and Platter's South African Wine Guide.
Awards
- 92 points – Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report 2020
Tasting notes
Dark plum-red with a red-brick rim. Violets, blueberries and dried Italian herbs on the nose. Concentrated strawberry, blackberry and blackcurrant on the palate, with a broad, textured finish of dried herbs, tobacco spice and ripe fruit.
How it's made
Barrel matured for up to 12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels.
Food pairing
Roast lamb, beef fillet or steak from the braai, game, and mature cheeses.
Good to know
- Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Merlot (42%), Petit Verdot (8%) and Cabernet Franc (7%)
- Style: full-bodied dry red blend, oak-aged
- Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Ready to enjoy now, and will cellar well for up to 10 years
- 750ml bottle
- Contains sulphites
- Shipped from our Kingston warehouse, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £70
Tasting notes and blend can vary slightly between vintages.
Also try The High Road Cabernet Sauvignon, or browse our South African red wines.
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