On entry the palate is creamy and balanced by a quenching acidity

joyful palate with citrus and freshness predominating

responsible for planting these 10 hectares of malbec in 1997

west of the city of Zaragoza

Left on lees for 5 months to add weight and texture

Blackwater “Omerta”, 2020 Mourvèdre On entry the palate is"Omert, named after the Southern Italian (read, Mafia) term code of silence. The name originated from the fact that Francois would not reveal the vineyards name, location or association for fear of other winemakers lining up for the few rows of Carignan amidst the bountiful Syrah. Demand for the wine has increased and the block on the Paardeberg had a few rough years due to drought so Francois looked elsewhere for a bit of fruit to complement the