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Vilafonte Series M 2010
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Buy Vilafonté Series M 2010 – Premium South African Red Wine
A Bold, Elegant Bordeaux-Style Blend from South Africa’s Western Cape
Vilafonté Series M 2010 is a masterfully crafted red blend, showcasing the depth and finesse of South Africa’s premium terroir. Composed of 45% Merlot, 41% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc, this vintage is a hallmark of balance, complexity, and long-term ageing potential. Made by the renowned Vilafonté winery, Series M 2010 has become a sought-after collectible for connoisseurs and collectors alike.
Tasting Notes
A deep ruby red wine with a vivid purple rim, this wine opens with rich aromatics of pomegranate, boysenberry, and black cherry, layered with hints of baking spice, fresh pastry, and a distinctive peppery teakwood character. The palate is luxuriously textured, showing silky tannins and a focused structure. Flavours of luscious black raspberry and ripe cherry are accented by lingering espresso notes and a hint of dark cocoa, creating a bold yet polished finish.
Why Buy Vilafonté Series M 2010?
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Highly acclaimed South African red blend
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Ideal for cellaring up to 20+ years
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Limited availability – rare vintage wine
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Perfect for gifts, dinner parties, or investment
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Award-winning vintage with international recognition
Food Pairing
Pair this exceptional red with roast lamb, beef wellington, venison, or aged hard cheeses. Its structure and richness also make it a superb partner for winter stews or fine dining occasions.
Awards & Accolades
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93 Points – Wine Spectator
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Gold Medal – Michelangelo International Wine Awards
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5 Stars – Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly below room temperature (16–18°C). Decant for at least one hour to unlock its full aromatic potential. Ideal for wine collectors, this bottle will continue to evolve in the cellar for up to two decades.
Customer Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – Olivia B.
"One of the best South African blends I’ve tasted. Velvety texture, incredible depth – worth every penny."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – James R.
"Outstanding complexity and age-worthiness. Opened a bottle at a dinner party and received nothing but compliments."
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ – Samantha K.
"Rich and intense, perfect with steak. Would recommend decanting. Definitely buying again."
Product Details
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Wine Name: Vilafonté Series M 2010
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Producer: Vilafonté
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Country: South Africa
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Region: Western Cape
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Grape Varieties: Merlot (45%), Malbec (41%), Cabernet Sauvignon (13%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
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ABV: 14%
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Case Size: 6 x 75cl bottles
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Price | £415.03 |
Country | South Africa |
Vintage | 2010 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
Winery | Zelma Long is one of America’s best-known winemakers and has an enviable international reputation. She began her wine-making career at the Robert Mondavi winery, where she was soon promoted to Chief Winemaker. Zelma now oversees the winemaking and style development of the Vilafonté wines, working with the winemaker Chris de Vries. She is on-site during the harvest, pressing and barrelling, and then again at the blending and bottling stages. Mike Ratcliffe, co-founder of Vilafonté, is a leader in the Cape wine industry and, for many years, has been keenly involved in black economic empowerment and land redistribution. Dr Phil Freese is the creator of the Vilafonté vineyard which he calls ‘different by design’. Having spent 13 years as Robert Mondavi’s Vice-President of Wine Growing, he designed and planted the first Opus One vineyards. He also initiated the remote sensing project with NASA, providing modern technology for vineyard analysis and quality enhancement. Phil works with Vilafonté winegrower Edward Pietersen. This effective wine-growing combination continues to elevate the quality of the Vilafonté fruit to a level commensurate with producing the world’s finest wines. |