Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $26.47Original ZAR 435.00≈ €23.55 · £19.90 | beaumont.co.za ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $44.84Original €39.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.34%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Bot River
Vineyard Yield 21 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 22.25°
Vine Age 5-26 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Bottle Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Production Volume 4,300 bottles
Bottles4,300
Production Details Made from a small parcel of Mourvedre with low crop yields. Grapes were harvested slightly earlier, cold soaked, fermented in concrete tanks with 40% whole bunches, and given three weeks of post-maceration before pressing to 100% French oak barrels. The wine spent 18 months in French oak and 18 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bramble, prune, raisin, blood orange
Palate: fresh, crisp acidity, meaty tannins, gritty finish
Food Pairing spicy roasted red meat, game, grilled pork, calf's liver, paella with chorizo
Critics Ratings Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20
Jancis Robinson16.5/20
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.23%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Bot River
Vineyard Yield 21 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 21.75°
Vine Age 25 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Bottle Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Production Volume 3,069 bottles
Bottles3,069
Production Details Made from a small parcel of Mourvedre. Grapes were harvested slightly earlier, cold soaked, fermented in concrete tanks with 30% whole bunches, and given three weeks of post-maceration before pressing to 100% French oak barrels. The wine spent 18 months in French oak and 18 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blue fruit, purple fruit, Christmas spice, nutmeg
Palate: approachable, mid-weight, delicate spice
Food Pairing spicy roasted red meat, game, grilled pork, calf's liver, paella with chorizo
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate: 93
Wine Advocate93
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Bot River
Oak Aging 20 months
Production Details Few single bottlings, named for the winemaker's favourite surf break. Matured 20 months in barriques with enough tannin for ageing but without hard edges.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark toned fruit, dry scrub, charcuterie
Palate: defined tannin, accessible, latent power
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Mourvedre
Mourvedre100%
Region Bot River
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 23.25°
Vine Age 16 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Production Details Small parcel of Mourvedre from a low-yielding vineyard. Grapes were harvested at full ripeness, cold soaked, fermented in concrete tanks, and given three weeks of post-maceration before pressing to 100% French oak barrels. Packaging listed as 6 x 750 ml.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy, gamey
Food Pairing spicy roasted red meat, game, grilled pork, calf's liver, paella with chorizo
Critics Ratings Silver Medal: award
Silver Medalaward
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $44.84Original €39.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2486181 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River, P.O. Box 3, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9194
Email
Owner
Sebastian and Nici Beaumont
Cellarmaster
Sebastian Beaumont