“Vlassides Private Collection” is a special blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, made exclusively from handpicked grapes of selected vineyards owned by Vlassides winery, at an altitude of 1000m.

It is matured in new French oak barrels for eighteen months and kept in bottles for a minimum of two years. It is released to the market four years after vinification. The winemaker believes that it is best consumed 5-6 years after its production date, but it can be aged in bottle for more than ten years.

The Private Collection has a deep red colour and a complex nose with aromas of blackberries, black pepper, caramel and vanilla. The Merlot grape, which is dominant in this wine, provides a rich velvety characteristic, while the Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its backbone and long ageing potential. The Shiraz provides the wine with deep dark fruit flavours.

The wine is best served decanted an hour before drinking as it is left unfiltered in the winemaking process to increase the depth of flavour. It should be stored in horizontal position at 15-16°C and served at 18°C. It pairs well with red meat, such as roast lamb and beef.