A big bold yet graceful red, with Muted tones of dark berries, cedar, mocha, coffee and cool herbs. Powerful with strong tannins, good acidity. Long aftertaste. A Deep purple red.

"The red brother of Empire Strikes Back is BlankBottle EMPIRE - not striking back but just being himself. With Cabernet Sauvignon as driver and bits of Merlot and Cabernet Franc to compliment. The old style design label shows a combination crest. I combined the crest of Stellenbosch University and Elsenburg College - The 2 Empires when it comes to wine education - I studied at both..." - Pieter Walser

Vintage: 2021

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Alcohol: 14.5%

Food Match: Beef & Steak, Cheese, Game Meats, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Soft Cheese, Veal

Style: Bold, juicy & Full Bodied

Awards: 93 Pts Tim Atkin