A bold, flavour‑packed red bursting with dark berries and spice. Full‑bodied, confident and ready for any occasion.
Notes that taste of where they grew, sun on the leaf, cool river air, and the patient sugars of a desert night.
Spices
Black Berry
Wood
Black Cherry
This bottle carries the commanding presence of the Kalahari lion—specifically Lekuba, a legendary monarch of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park whose enduring strength mirrors the spirit of this land. We chose the king of the desert to crown our Cabernet Sauvignon, long revered among winemakers as the king of the noble grape varieties.
We named this wine Lekuba’s Pride with quiet intent: not merely for the animal’s solitary power, but because this vintage is the one we are proudest of. Structured, bold, and deeply grounded, the wine itself inspired the artwork. Our fourth-generation winemaker created this ink and watercolour study specifically to capture the character of what was already resting in the barrel—a portrait worthy of our finest red.
Pen & ink and watercolour, 2017
The most structured of our reds — give it room and a little patience.
A red for serious plates:
Early allocations and an invitation to the cellar door.
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Serve at a cool room temperature of 16–18 °C — never warm. Open it half an hour ahead, or decant it, to soften the cedar and bring the dark fruit forward in a large glass.
This is a red for serious plates: grilled or roasted red meat — steak, lamb, venison — along with rich stews, potjie, and aged hard cheeses with a little dark chocolate to finish.
Lekuba's Pride is 14% ABV in a 750 ml bottle.
Yes — Lekuba's Pride is both vegetarian-friendly and produced organically.
We ship nationwide across South Africa by courier, with an adult (18+) required to receive alcohol on delivery; dispatch takes 2–3 business days. As with all our wines, an opened bottle can't be returned unless it arrives faulty.
It's Bezalel's most serious red — a Cabernet Sauvignon given a full year in oak, with the structure to age further in the bottle — a considered gift for someone who likes to wait for a wine.
This is a working cellar and distillery, so we're required to ask before you come in.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drinking reduces driving ability. Never drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.
