KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2020

Currently out of stock Previously listed by 1 tracked merchant from £21.25; last checked 18 Jul 2026.

Producer	KWV
Vintage	2020
Style	Red
Region	Bordeaux
Country	South Africa

About this wine

KWV The Mentors Orchestra is a sophisticated, Bordeaux-style blend from the Western Cape, harmoniously combining Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec. The nose reveals blackcurrants, blueberries, plums, and black cherries, accented by subtle pencil shavings and dried herbs. On the palate, rich layers of fruit are supported by firm, structured tannins, delivering a complex and elegant finish. Like a finely tuned orchestra, each varietal contributes its distinct character, yet together they create a wine of extraordinary balance and depth. Why You'll Love It This is Bordeaux-style winemaking at its finest, crafted in South Africa's Western Cape. KWV's meticulous approach includes hand-harvesting, careful sorting, and separate fermentation for each variety, followed by 18 months of maturation in French oak barrels (70% first-fill). Only the most promising lots are selected after 12 months for additional ageing, ensuring exceptional quality. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and elegance that rivals the world's finest Bordeaux blends at outstanding value. Meet the Producer KWV is one of South Africa's leading wineries, renowned for producing premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Western Cape. The Mentors range showcases the winery's most expressive varietals, crafted with meticulous care to highlight both power and finesse. Production Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted in the KWV The Mentors cellar to ensure only the finest fruit is used. Fermentation is conducted separately for each variety, with careful monitoring to preserve aromatics and structure. Following the first selection, wines are transferred to French oak barrels for initial maturation. After 12 months, only the most promising lots continue for an additional six months of barrel ageing before blending. The final blend is matured for a total of 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are first-fill, creating a wine with integrated t