To his friends and family he was Pod, but to the Cape Winelands he was Bernard Podlashuk, the maverick winemaker. Never quite satisfied to be just ordinary, he is recognised for his daring vision, sheer audacity and unabated drive that helped place South African wine on the map. The legend of Bernard’s tenacity and innovative flair lives on through the Bernard series, Bellingham’s premium range of extraordinary wines.

On the nose: a mosaic of alluring black and red berry and cherry aromas layered with dark chocolate, winter spice, rose and violet.

On the palate: an intricate intensely fruited palate that is both powerful and graceful. A long, smooth, succulent finish of good length and complexity.

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