Part of The Liberator range from renowned Master of Wine, Richard Kelley, who is also known as the 'Cape Crusader' working on seeking out (liberating) rare wines that may have been blended in bulk.
In a rough translation from Afrikaans, "mal bek" refers to an individual with an intriguingly uninhibited or lively manner of speaking. It's not intended as a disparaging term; rather, it's used affectionately to depict someone who might have a tendency towards "verbal diarrhoea."
The phrase "all the wounded creatures" was drawn from an interview with Roger Waters, the creative mind behind the lyrics of the 1973 Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon."
The wine itself emerges as bold and opulent, displaying pronounced fragrances of wild blackberries, accompanied by a discernible floral character and inviting notes of warm spices on the nose. On the palate, it presents a full-bodied structure, characterised by supple tannins that provide a velvety texture. Abundant, creamy black fruit flavours are harmoniously counterbalanced by a vivacious, refreshing crispness.