100% Shiraz
Winemaker Note
Named in honor of Beau Joubert’s most unlikely sommelier – the friendly pig named “ihagu” (Xhosa for “pig”) who always managed to nibble the vineyard’s sweetest and most exceptional grapes during harvest – the Fat Pig is similarly crafted with only the best red grapes we have to offer. Smooth and slightly dry with a well-rounded body that lingers on the palate after each sip, this fortified dessert wine finishes with a pleasant nuttiness. Traces of red-fruit acid onto firm but silky tannins help to balance this vintage wine, making it perfect for rustic fares, pairing for cheese courses or on its own, as an after-dinner treat. Aged for 36 months in barrel and finished with meticulous hand-bottling and labelling, this Cape Vintage leans into a drier style. Deep crimson in the glass, it offers rich aromas of ripe berries, lifted by subtle notes of dried fruit and roasted nuts. The palate is smooth, elegant and finely balanced, with a gently dry finish. Cellar-worthy for up to 20 years if stored with care.
