Ember Reserve 2022
Eighteen months in oak, deep and smoky, with dark plum and a long dry finish.
₦38,000
Red · Syrah and Tempranillo · 13%
Plateau Red 2023
The red we open on a Tuesday. Syrah and Tempranillo from the long slope, eight months in older oak, bright and generous.
₦24,000Taste it at the cellar
210 bottles left from this release. Example stock for this demo.
Tasting notes
Red cherry, hibiscus and a soft finish
Ruby red with a lively edge. Ripe red cherry, a touch of hibiscus and a little black pepper on the nose.
Light tannin and fresh acidity make it easy with food. Serve it slightly cool, especially with spicy dishes.
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Syrah 70%, Tempranillo 30% |
| Alcohol | 13% by volume |
| Oak | 8 months in older barrels |
| Bottles made | 11,200 |
| Serve at | 14 to 16 degrees |
From the rows
Where it comes from
Block two runs the whole south face of the hill. It ripens evenly and gives the bright fruit this wine is known for.
At the table
Serve it with
Pepper soup
Fruit and freshness calm the heat.
Grilled chicken
Charred skin and a squeeze of lime.
Jollof rice
A red for the party pot.
Questions
About this wine
Can I chill it?
A little. Twenty minutes in the fridge before serving is perfect in Enugu heat.
How long will it keep?
It is made to enjoy within three years of the vintage.
Is it available by the case for events?
Yes. See our trade and celebrations pages for event pricing.
18+
Velora wines are for adults aged 18 and over. We never sell or serve to anyone under 18, and we ask every guest to plan a safe way home.
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