Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Orpheus & the raven is the brand created in 2015 from the fruitful partnership between winemaker etienne louw and designer brenden schwartz. With a creative and innovative approach, this south african company produces excellent quality wines, designed to have a deep connection with the world of art. This blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, and cabernet franc produced in very limited quantities is a tribute from the importer peter and annick de leeuw to their daughter who passed away prematurely, and a large part of the proceeds are donated to charity. Silke is an intense and characterful wine with a deep and intense red color. On the nose, it reveals a broad and complex aromatic profile typically bordeaux with strong notes of ripe dark fruit especially cherries and blueberries , hints of undergrowth and herbs, licorice, and coffee. On the palate, it is textured and powerful, rich and soft with firm but perfectly integrated tannins. It has good concentration and a medium-full body. The finish is long and warm and recalls spicy notes. It can certainly remain in the cellar for a few years, but it is ready to drink immediately, perhaps paired with a roast duck breast, a lamb tagine, or pulled pork.
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