Keermont Amphitheatre 2018
£49.95 incl. VAT
12 in stock
Keermont Amphitheatre 2018
Deep and expressive on the nose, this Amphitheatre reveals dark blackberry and black cherry entwined with fragrant violet and exotic spice. Layers of smoked black pepper, cured meat, and graphite add complexity, while a hint of wild herbs and subtle oak nuances—cinnamon, clove and cedar—enhance the aromatic profile.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated with elegantly structured tannins and vibrant acidity that lift the generous fruit core. Flavours of rich black fruit segue into savoury notes of olive brine, black pepper spice and mineral tension, building to a long, resonant finish marked by refined balance and depth. This is a wine of power and precision, capable of graceful evolution in bottle yet already compelling with thoughtful decanting.
Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 — Vintage Notes
The 2018 season in Stellenbosch was characterised by moderate temperatures and steady ripening conditions, producing wines with both depth and structural clarity. A relatively cooler start to the growing season preserved natural acidity and aromatic finesse, while a stable, dry late summer and early autumn allowed optimal phenolic ripeness to develop without extreme heat stress.
These conditions fostered balanced vine growth, consistent sugar accumulation, and good flavour ripeness across red varieties. In Amphitheatre 2018 this translates to intense yet refined dark fruit, firm yet polished tannins, and a pleasing interplay of richness and freshness. The vintage favoured wines with elegance, structural poise, and age-worthy profiles, rather than purely heat-driven power.
Overall, 2018 stands out as a year that delivered clarity of expression, layered complexity, and textural precision—attributes that are evident in Amphitheatre’s aromatic definition, palate balance, and long, harmonious finish.
