Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $28.29Original ZAR 465.00≈ €25.18 · £21.27Per bottle, derived from case | hoganwines.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsaut
Cabernet Sauvignon38%
Carignan38%
Cinsaut23%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 19-year-old, 47-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed, 30% Whole Cluster For Cinsaut
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date December 2023
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carignan and 23% Cinsaut. The Carignan was picked first on 14 February from 19-year-old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was picked on 27 February. These are 47-year-old, unirrigated bush vines. The Cabernet Sauvignon was also picked on 27 February from a young bush vine vineyard in Helderberg. All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separately in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the blend was made up in October and bottled in December 2023. 9 months total in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cranberry, cassis, rose, fynbos, fresh herbs
Palate: dense core of fruit, freshness, fine tannins, mouthcoating
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 94/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za94/100
Tim Atkin 2024 South Africa report September 202493/100
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Cinsaut25%
Carignan25%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 18-year-old (Carignan), 46-year-old (Cinsaut)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 8 months
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date December
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cinsaut and 25% Carignan. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 18-year-old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, picked in late February. These are 46-year-old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March from a young bush vine vineyard in Helderberg. All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. The wine spent 8 months in barrel. In June the barrels were first racked and the blend was made up in October and bottled in December. 8 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, black berries, violets, fynbos, earth, spice
Palate: medium bodied, great clarity of fruit, snappy acidity, fine tannins, grip, precise, harmonious
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 96/100 June 2023
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za96/100 June 2023
Tim Atkin 2023 South Africa Report92/100 September 2023
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon34%
Cinsaut34%
Carignan32%
Region Coastal Region
Elevation 295.0 meters
Grapes Picked end of January (Carignan), mid-February (Cinsaut), early-March (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Vine Age 16 year old (Carignan), 44-year old (Cinsaut), 20-year old (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date January 2020
Production Details All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in August after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling early January 2020.
Critics Ratings #Winemag January 2022: 94
#Winemag January 202294
Tim Atkin South Africa 2021 Special report September 202191
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Carignan, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan34%
Cinsaut34%
Cabernet Sauvignon32%
Region Coastal Region
Elevation 295.0 meters
Vine Age 15 year old (Carignan), 43-year old (Cinsaut), 19-year old (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 4 months
Bottling Date January 2019
Production Details All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in August after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling early January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum fruit, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, purity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report: 92/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report92/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 201992/100
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon34%
Cinsaut34%
Carignan32%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 14 year old, 42-year old, 18-year old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 4 months
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cinsaut and 32% Carignan. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 14 year old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was then picked in mid – February. These are 42-year old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March from 18-year old trellised and irrigated vines on from the Stellenbosch region (Polkadraai). All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in July after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling at the end of the year.
Tasting Notes
red cherries, plums, sweet blackcurrant, star anise, forest floor
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2018 Special report: 91/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2018 Special report91/100
Jamie Goode: Cape Wine September 201896/100
Neal Martin August 201891/100
Anthony Mueller for Wine Advocate (Robertparker.com) October 201991+
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Carignan, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan34%
Cinsaut33%
Cabernet Sauvignon33%
Region Coastal Region
Vine Age 13 year old (Carignan), 41-year old (Cinsaut), 17-year old (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 4 months
Bottling Date end of the year
Production Details The Divergent blend comprises of 34% Carignan, 33% Cinsaut and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Carignan was picked first towards the end of January from 13 year old, unirrigated bush vines from Wellington. The Cinsaut, from the Helderberg region, was then picked in mid – February. These are 41-year old, unirrigated bush vines. Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked early-March from 17-year old trellised and irrigated vines on from the Stellenbosch region (Polkadraai). All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was made up in July after which the wine spent a further 4 months in barrel until bottling at the end of the year.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum fruit, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, purity
Critics Ratings Winemag: 92
Winemag92
Tim Atkin South Africa 2017 Special report91
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.45 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Carignan, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan34%
Cinsaut33%
Cabernet Sauvignon33%
Region Coastal Region
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Bottling Date end of the year
Production Details All components were crushed and destemmed (except for the Cinsaut which was 30% whole bunch) and naturally fermented. After fermentation the different varietals were pressed and kept separate in 225L barrels. In June the barrels were first racked and the Divergent blend was then made up after which the wine spent a further 6 months in barrel until bottling at the end of the year.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, plum fruit, floral character, spice, freshness
Palate: fresh acidity, soft tannins, purity
Critics Ratings Jamie Goode: 94/100
Jamie Goode94/100
WineMagRating90/100
Tim Atkin South Africa93/100
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1721735 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson