The Last Word Port

Greg’s Vintage

Grapes are picked at 28° Balling and fortified at 10° Balling with Brandy.

By fortifying a fermenting wine with barrel-aged brandy we stop the wildly raging, spontaneous fermentation in its tracks.

This is the traditional South African way of weaving the ethereal flavors and aromas of fermentation into the typical dense, complex and tannic structure of our handmade reds. 

Tasting description 2005

The colour is reminiscent of a bright red sapphire on the edges, flowing over into a dark intense ruby red.

Prominent dark fruit on the nose within a frame of cinnamon, nutmeg and all spices from the American oak. Rum & raisin, Shiraz character comes through strongly- nuttiness, sundried tomatoes pesto, stewed fruit, leather, smoky and vanilla cigarillos.

A sweet sensation combined with the tanginess of dried apricot and peaches flows over your palate. The Last Word is a sweetish dryness of plum fruit compote with a nice warm sensation.

Food Paring Suggestion

Various cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.

Cultivars

Shiraz 100%

Vintage

2005

“Wine of Origin”

Tulbagh

Cellar

Flagstone Winery

Wine Maker

Bruce Jack

Alcohol

18.5%