Alvis Drift 221 Special Cuvee Red Blend

Alvis Drift 221 Special Cuvee Red Blend 750ml.

A small-batch single-vineyard Cape red blend.

Alvis Drift is a family-owned wine estate in the Breede River Valley, just outside Worcester in the Western Cape. Owned and run by the van der Merwe family for several generations, the estate has built a reputation for producing characterful, well-priced Cape wines that reach far beyond their home region.

The 221 range sits at the premium end of the Alvis Drift portfolio — a single-vineyard, small-batch label named after the specific block from which the fruit is sourced. The 221 Special Cuvée Red Blend is a layered, food-friendly red built from carefully chosen cultivars to capture the warm, generous character of the Breede River Valley.

Tasting Note:
Nose: Ripe black plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, sweet baking spice and a hint of cedar.
Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, with concentrated dark fruit, soft round tannins, savoury spice and a touch of vanilla.
Finish: Long and gently warming, with lingering dark fruit and oak.

Serving Suggestion: Serve at 16–18 °C in a large red wine glass. Decant for thirty minutes to let the layers open up.

Food Pairing: A natural for grilled and roasted meats — peppered steak, lamb shoulder, beef short rib, slow-cooked oxtail and dark-meat duck. Also great with rich pasta and mature Cheddar.

Occasion: A confident host gift, a smart upgrade for a dinner-party red, and a small-batch single-vineyard pour for any wine-lover exploring lesser-known Cape regions.

Region: Wine of Origin Western Cape, South Africa.

Alcohol: 14% vol. 750ml.

Whether you're a Cape red blend fan, exploring the Breede River Valley, or buying a small-batch gift, Alvis Drift 221 Special Cuvée delivers focused, single-vineyard character at a friendly price-point.

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