Keet First Verse. Earth’s Poetry in a bottle

The Cabernet Franc adds the spicy, restrained elegance and fine-grained tannins, the Merlot introduces plum and red berry flavours, while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides rigidity with firm tannins and blackberry and cassis flavours.

The 2019 First Verse is a carefully orchestrated blend of 32% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec.

Release Date: March 2023

The Cabernet Franc adds the spicy, restrained elegance and fine-grained tannins, the Merlot introduces plum and red berry flavours, while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides rigidity with firm tannins and blackberry and cassis flavours.

The 2018 First Verse is a blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot,14% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot. …..

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The 2017 First Verse is a deceptive wine. Underlying the elegance, restraint and harmony is a core of focus, power and volume with textural precision. The purity of fruit is supported by subtle and seductive French Oak aromas with tannins polished to a finegrained texture. The 2017 vintage is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot…..

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The deep vibrant ruby red hue, layered berry fruit with hints of oak and polished, fine-grained tannins make the 2016 First Verse juicy and drinkable, yet will age gracefully over time, as have previous vintages. The 2016 vintage is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot…..

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The 2015 First Verse is a true expression of this extraordinary vintage.  A blend of 29% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 9% Malbec and 9% Petit Verdot, this wine is packed with layered Christmas cake flavours of berries, cherries and prunes.  The French oak aromas are seductively woven into the juicy texture of the wine.  Polished, fine grained tannins leave a lingering chalky dryness with persistent, vibrant berry-fruit on the palate.
Tim Atkins MW scored this wine 97/100 and Platter Wine Guide awarded it 4.5 stars.…..

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The 2014 First Verse is a bold wine which reflects the fine balance between terroir, climate and considered intervention. …..

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The 2013 First Verse, which was awarded 5 stars in the 2013 Platter Wine Guide, has been described as “Elegance and perfume in a glass. Savoury spice and floral aromas, berry fruit, tangy acidity and very subtle wooding: this is the work of a brilliant winemaker and blender.”…..

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The 2012 vintage of First Verse comprises 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec. After spending 20 months in oak, this complex yet elegant Bordeaux blend has new dimensions to tempt your senses…..

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Discover a wine nurtured in an environment where there is a fascination for detail and focus, a passion for tradition and a love for the art of winemaking. The 2011 First Verse was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, extracting the finest oak aromas to compliment the layers of mixed red and black berry flavours…..

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The 2013 Platter’s Wine Guide honoured the 2010 vintage of Keet First Verse with 5 stars. The First Verse 2010 is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec…… read

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First Verse 2009 offers a fine rhythm of flavours, a harmonious synergy of elements and well-balanced tannins – Earth’s Poetry in a bottle.

This wine has been awarded four and a half stars in the 2012 Platter’s Wine Guide. According to Platter, “this cabernet franc-led, 5-way Bordeaux red is like an expensive Swiss watch: classy, elegant & perfect, all the little details present & polished, harmonious…”

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