The Lion Creek which flows past Napier Vineyards connects two of our most important vineyard locations – Napier and Ranzadale.  Lions used to come to the creek to drink in the hot, dry conditions of the South African summer.  Today this small creek dries out during summer, leaving a river-bed of gravel, as shown on our Lion Creek labels. This is a full-bodied yet elegant red with inviting aromas of ripe cassis coupled with a touch of eucalyptus and nutmeg.  The warming palate is a delight with well-integrated tannins and a silky- smooth texture.