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Cricket Pitch 2023
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2023
£21.00
Member Price: £16.80
CRICKET COLLECTION · SINGLE VINEYARD · WELBEDACHT
Around the boundary of Schalk Burger's Welbedacht cricket oval, vines grow where you might least expect them. From these vines comes this elegant Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot, capturing Schalk's lifelong passion for cricket while showcasing the quality and character of his South African estate. And perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that in this legendary Springbok family, it has never been all about rugby.
A wine born around the cricket pitch, proving that in the Burger family, the sporting story goes far beyond rugby.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep ruby red with rich colour and youthful intensity.
- Nose
- A generous nose of ripe black fruit, dark chocolate and warming spice, with an earthy mineral character adding depth.
- Palate
- Full-bodied and richly textured, with juicy black fruits, spice and dark chocolate balanced by chewy yet ripe tannins.
- Finish
- Long and well-rounded, with ripe tannins, dark fruit and a lingering mineral and spicy character.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Perfect alongside a beautifully slow-cooked beef stew or a perfectly grilled steak.
- Suggested Occasions
- A generous bottle for a relaxed dinner with friends, a winter supper or an evening gathered around the table.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- The natural choice for a day at the cricket, a rugby weekend or settling in with friends for the big match.
Details
- Style
- Bordeaux-style red blend
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington
- Appellation
- Wellington – Groenberg
- Producer
- Schalk Burger & Sons
- Vineyard
- Welbedacht Wine Estate
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot & Petit Verdot
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- Suitable for cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 16–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- Decanting recommended when young
- Cellaring Potential
- Medium to long term
Awards & Medals
Gold Medal – Red Blend Challenge 2024 (Cricket Pitch 2022) Previous vintage recognition – not an award for the 2023 vintage.
“This has become our go-to bottle for a rugby weekend. Rich, generous and full of character, it’s the sort of wine that disappears remarkably quickly once everyone settles around the table.” - Lynne T-G
Greg Sherwood MW – 93/100
Greg Sherwood MW awarded the Cricket Pitch 2013 93/100, praising its perfumed floral character, sweet cassis fruit and sleek, classical Bordeaux-blend style.