Starting with the 2015 vintage, this new cuvée replaces the Keermont Estate Reserve. It is now the winery's flagship red blend. With this blend they aim to bring to life the nuances of both the terroir at Keermont Vineyards and the particularity of each vintage. The name of the cuvée comes from the fact the Estate is set in a naturally-formed amphitheatre in the mountains above Stellenbosch.
Venetian red in color, this wine exudes complex aromas of dusty, ripe strawberry complimented by hints of baked pudding, vanilla, and sweet citrus blossom.
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"Amphitheatre is a six way blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc with 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Ripe, concentrated and intense, it displays the underlying structure of the 2017 vintage, some leafy top notes and stylish onethird new oak. 2024-29"
-Tim Atkin, South Africa 2023 Special Report, 93 pts
"The maiden 2015 Amphitheatre has an intense bouquet of dark cherries, star anise, camphor and wild heather scents, all well defined and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fleshy ripe red fruit laced with white pepper and sage, fanning out wonderfully toward the finish. This is a beautiful maiden release, exuding breeding and class, from Alex Starey at Keermont. - Neal Martin"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2021), 95 pts
-Tim Atkin, South Africa 2021 Special Report, 93 pts
"There are intense aromas of licorice, plums, blueberries and a touch of cinnamon on the nose. The palate is smoothly textured and exhibits blackberry, raspberries and cranberries. Licorice and bay leaf add to its complexity. It's slightly warm, but good acidity manages to keep it fresh. - Jesica Vargas"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2023), 91 pts
Keermont Vineyards is a family-owned farm located in a back valley outside of Stellenbosch, ZA. The name comes from Keerweder, which is the name of the former farm. A keerweder ...
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