Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red Blend 2022

1. Introduction

This wine is from South Africa, specifically the Stellenbosch region. Mulderbosch celebrates the great Bordeaux tradition of blending, and the 'Faithful Hound' label honours a dog that kept a three-year vigil outside an empty cottage on the farm after being abandoned by its master. The goal with each bottling of Faithful Hound is to produce a rich, complex wine that comfortably expresses old world class and the generosity of fruit associated with Stellenbosch.

2. Wine Description

The Faithful Hound is a Bordeaux-style blend. The 2022 vintage is a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot, and 2% Malbec.

Sensory Profile: The wine has a purple core with a deep red outer rim. It offers a youthful entrance with aromas of bramble berry, baked rhubarb, and dense, ripe plum. Notes of licorice and a faint inkling of earthy and herbaceous fynbos lead to a full palate of sweet berry fruit, accompanied by elegant matching oak maturation and polished, medium-chewy tannins. It is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of spiced plum, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry. It has a bright, structured, and juicy palate with good purity and length.

ABV: The alcohol by volume is 13.5%.

Organic: The wine is produced using sustainable methods. It is also vegan-friendly.