Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $30.42Original ZAR 500.00≈ €27.07 · £22.87 | thamnuswines.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.42%
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Soil Ancient cape soils
Elevation 285.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing
Grape Clone CY95, CY96 and CY76
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch, Destemmed
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 29% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak29%
Oak Types French
Production Details Half of the grapes were whole bunch pressed, with the juice naturally settling for 48 hours in stainless steel before being transferred to barrel. The other half was destemmed, pressed, and settled with enzymes for 24 hours. Fermentation lasted around 2 weeks, after which the barrels were topped and the wine matured for 9 months. 29% new French oak was selected for this vintage.
Tasting Notes
lemon zest, white grapefruit, orange blossom, fresh ginger, saline, flinty minerality, almond, crushed stone, spice
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Soil Ancient cape soils
Elevation 285.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing
Grapes Picked February 22, 2022
Grape Clone CY95, CY96 and CY76
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch, Destemmed
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 29% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak29%
Oak Types French
Production Details 50% of the grapes were pressed whole bunch and naturally settled for 48 hours in stainless steel tank before being racked to barrel. The remainder of the grapes were destemmed, pressed, and settled with enzymes for 24 hours. Fermentation took 2 weeks, and the barrels were topped and left for maturation for 9 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
citrus, ripe white peach, spiced almonds, fynbos honey, ocean-infused acidity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report: 95 points
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report95 points
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Soil Ancient cape soils
Elevation 285.0 meters
Orientation North-Facing
Grapes Picked February 22, 2021
Grape Clone CY95, CY96 and CY76
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch, Destemmed
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 29% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak29%
Oak Types French
Production Details 50% of the grapes were pressed whole bunch and naturally settled for 48 hours in stainless steel tank before being racked to barrel. The remainder of the grapes were destemmed, pressed, and settled with enzymes for 24 hours. Fermentation took 2 weeks, and the barrels were topped and left for maturation for 9 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
citrus, ripe white peach, spiced almonds, fynbos honey, ocean-infused acidity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report: 95 points
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report95 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Thamnus Farm, Off Hemel en Aarde Rd, R320, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)83 647 6064
Email
Cellarmaster
P.J. Geyer