Heading up winemaking & viticulture is Jacques de Klerk, who joined in 2009 and today sits on the board of Directors. In 2010, the Cape stalwart varietal Cinsault was introduced to Black Rock, steering the wine in the philosophical direction pursued by the winery to this day - in producing wines of site, varietal character & balance.

Black Rock achieved three consecutive 5* ratings at Platters for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 releases, with the 2014 awarded 'Red Wine of the Year'. Notably, these are the last bottlings to precede the severe drought vintages to impact the Swartland and these old, unirrigated sites.

Bottled under cork in Magnum, this lot comprises 3 of only 50 bottles released from the vintage. Brought out on special occasions only and not for sale on any other platform, just 16 Magnums remain at the winery.