Cape Collection - MZ WINES

Måns Zelmerlöw, the talented artist and creator behind a range of popular wines, is now presenting his latest addition to the wine world – an exclusive and limited edition of the premium wine, MZ Cape Collection. Only 1,000 bottles of this unique red wine will be available for sale in Systembolaget’s special order assortment starting October 30, priced at 329 SEK per bottle.

South Africa – a place close to the heart
South Africa has always held a special place in Måns Zelmerlöw’s heart. It was here, among the rolling vineyards and lush climate, that his passion for wine was born. MZ Cape Collection is an expression of Måns’s strong connection to South Africa, capturing the country’s unique wine traditions and terroir.

A top-class wine
MZ Cape Collection 2020 is an elegant red wine with a deep ruby color and an aroma palette of dark and red fruits. The taste is medium-bodied, offering juicy and spicy notes with well-balanced acidity, followed by a pleasant and long finish.

This premium wine comes from the renowned Napier Vineyards in Wellington, located in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Here, at the foot of the Hawequa Mountains, wines with character and personality are created, focusing on quality and sustainable wine production. The wine is a blend mainly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot – a well-balanced combination to create a complex and well-balanced wine.

“Creating MZ Cape Collection is a dream come true. South Africa has always held a special place in my heart, as it was there that I found my great interest in wine. I am so proud of MZ Cape Collection; it is an exclusive wine that is powerful yet elegant, just the way I like it!” says a delighted Måns Zelmerlöw.

Designed by Ciara Zelmerlöw
The bottle’s beautiful label was created by Måns’s wife, Ciara Zelmerlöw, who is an artist. Ciara’s unique perspective and creativity have brought the design to life, making each bottle a work of art. A collaboration that both spouses have greatly enjoyed. Ciara excitedly shares:

“It has been fantastic to be part of the development of Måns’s latest wine! Especially knowing that South Africa is dear to his heart and that this launch means a lot to him. It has been an inspiring process where I strived to capture both the character of the wine and Måns’s love for South Africa. It turns out we make a great team, even in this setting.”

The 2020 vintage in South Africa
The 2020 vintage was characterized by a dry climate, resulting in small, flavorful grapes with impressive color and concentration. The cool weather during the harvest provided optimal conditions for creating a wine of high quality and deep flavors. The unique climate in Wellington, with its combination of warm days and cool nights, creates excellent conditions to highlight the complexity and elegance that characterize the region’s wines.
MZ Cape Collection is an excellent companion to flavorful dishes, especially from Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, as well as aged cheeses. Decant the wine and serve at 16-18 degrees Celsius for best results.