Fanakalo, a trio of young Stellenbosch-based designers came up with the distinctive label that reflects modernity but with vintage nuances threaded throughout. The back label, with the estate's Dodge truck forming part of the barcode, is unique. The brand's trademark colours of royal blue, gold and cream and key elements from the logo are evident, combined with images of Wynand Grobler, the estate's winemaker, at work in the cellar.
The maiden 2008 vintage, a Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache blend, attained a four-star rating in the 2010 John Platter Wine Guide, while The 2010 Foundation Stone was named one of the Top 100 SA Wines for 2012, scooping, in addition, a Best Value award.
The 2011 vintage is a blend of Shiraz (48%), Cinsaut (19%), Mourvèdre (15%), Grenache (9%), Tannat (5%) and Viognier (4%). Grobler recommends it with ostrich or beef carpaccio, duck, venison or a conventional rump steak drizzled with pepper sauce. It is available nationally at restaurants and wine merchants, retailing at approximately R85.
