2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.31%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc74%
Viognier15%
Roussanne6%
Verdelho5%
Drinking Window 2025-2030
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 5 Dec 2023
Sulfites 74.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Volume 6,336 bottles
Bottles6,336
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards in the early morning to ensure beautiful cool grapes arrive at the cellar. 50-60% of the grapes were whole bunch pressed in a basket press and the balance gently crushed and pressed. The juice is barrel fermented, with just the natural occurring yeast in the vineyard, in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand.
Tasting Notes
mineral, golden colour, rich, opulent, textured, pear, apricot, bruised apple, zest, peach, mandarin, orange peel, salinity, balanced acidity, peach pith, nuttiness
Food Pairing creamy mushroom Risotto, seared Kingklip, mango salsa
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93 points
Tim Atkin93 points
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.68 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6.28 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc81%
Viognier9%
Verdelho5%
Roussanne5%
Region Malgas
Soil Slate, Rolled stones
Grape Clone R99, Rug.140, R110
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 31 Dec 2022
Sulfites 93.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Volume 8,160 bottles
Bottles8,160
Production Details Warm, dry start to the growing season with significant rain from October to December 2021, followed by cool harvest nights and persistent wind. Yield reported as 3-5 tons/ha. Handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. 70% whole bunch pressed in a basket press and the balance gently crushed and pressed. Barrel fermented with naturally occurring vineyard yeast in 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new, for 10 months on the lees. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. Volatile acidity reported at 0.68 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: gold, minerality, zest, peach, apricot, bruised yellow apple
Palate: mandarin, orange peel, salinity, fine acidity, peach pith, apricot, nuttiness, minerals, dried fruit, textured
Food Pairing grilled chicken salad, pan-seared Kingklip with a mango salsa
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93 points
Tim Atkin93 points
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc81%
Verdelho8%
Viognier7%
Roussanne4%
Region Malgas
Soil Slate, Rolled stones
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster, Destemmed
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 12/12/2021
Sulfites 75.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards in the early morning to ensure beautiful cool grapes arrive at the cellar. 60% whole bunch pressed in a basket press and 40% gently crushed and pressed. The juice is barrel fermented in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. Production: 500 x 12 x 750ml, 58 x 1,5L.
Tasting Notes
gold, peach, apricot, yellow apple, wood, mandarin, orange saline, acidity, peach pith, nuttiness, minerality, honeysuckle, beeswax
Food Pairing risotto, fish, lamb
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93 points
Tim Atkin93 points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc78%
Roussanne9%
Viognier7%
Verdelho6%
Region Malgas
Soil Stony soils, Slate, Rolled stones
Grape Clone R99, Rug.140, R110
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 28 Jan 2020
Sulfites 64.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards in the early morning to ensure beautiful cool grapes arrive at the cellar. 60% Whole bunch pressed in a basket press and 40% gently crushed and pressed. The juice is barrel fermented in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. 60% Whole bunch pressed in a basket press. 40% gently crushed and pressed.
Tasting Notes
mandarin, orange saline, peach pith, apricots, nuttiness, minerality, honeysuckle, beeswax
Food Pairing risotto, fish, lamb
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94
Tim Atkin94
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.89%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho
Chenin Blanc84%
Viognier14%
Roussanne2%
Verdelho2%
Drinking Window 2021-2025
Region Malgas
Soil Slate, Rolled stones
Vine Age 9 and 14 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Maceration 2 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 28/01/2020
Sulfites 79.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards, it is done early morning to ensure cool grapes arrive at the cellar. In 2019 we did do more whole-bunch pressing, in a basket press and about 20% gentle crushing and soaking (2 hours). The juice is barrel fermented in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. Production: 851 x 12, 90 x 1.5L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: caramelised pineapple, stony, savoury, fennel, rosemary
Palate: honey, salted liquorice, peach pith, apple, pear skins, slate, minerality
Food Pairing butter chicken curry
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.12%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc70%
Viognier17%
Roussanne13%
Drinking Window now till 2028
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Grape Clone R99, Rug.140, R110
Vine Age 8 and 13 years old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Sulfites 80.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the vineyards, it is done early morning to ensure cool grapes arrive at the cellar. In 2018 I decided to do more whole-bunch pressing, in a basket press and about 20% gentle crushing and soaking (2hours). The juice is barrel fermented in 400 and 700L French oak barrels, about 10% new oak for 10 months, and left on the lees, which adds a lot of texture and balance. Lightly fined with bentonite, unfiltered, and bottled by hand. Production: 398 x 12 x 0,75ml, 3L, 1,5L.
Food Pairing seafood, lamb
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.67%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc84%
Viognier13%
Roussanne3%
Drinking Window now to 2027
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 12 and 7 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 6 Dec 2017
Sulfites 62.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the cool mornings. A portion whole bunch pressed and the balance 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in a traditional basket press. Barrel fermented in 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 11% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered. Production: 855 x 12 x 750ml; 72 x 1,5L; 18 x 3L.
Food Pairing fish, seafood
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.86%
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc75%
Viognier17%
Roussanne8%
Drinking Window 2018 to 2025
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 11 and 6 year old vines
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 11% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak11%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 12/01/2017
Sulfites 69.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite (natural clay)
Production Details Handpicked and sorted in the cool mornings before gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in a traditional basket press. Included a tiny amount of skin fermented Chenin Blanc to add a little phenolics to make up for the lower acidity of the vintage. Barrel fermented in 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 11% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered. Production: 854 x12 x 750ml; 16 x 1,5L; 11 x 3L.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach pith, lemon, nutty honey, salty fennel
Palate: youthful, lively, full, firm texture, intense complex fruit
Food Pairing rich seafood, poultry dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.06%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc74%
Viognier23%
Roussanne3%
Drinking Window 2017 to 2022
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Vine Age 10 and 5 year old vines
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L
Bottling Date 9 Jan 2016
Sulfites 89.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite (natural clay)
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings, to avoid any damaging and transported back to Stellenbosch. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. The Viognier is pressed as quickly as possible and very lightly so as to avoid excessive phenolics. Barrel fermented in 225L; 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 15% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
peach pith, lemon curd, spiced honey, salty herbal character
Food Pairing fish, seafood dishes
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc82%
Viognier11%
Roussanne7%
Drinking Window 2015 to 2019
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vine Age 9 and 4 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L French oak barrels
Bottling Date 12/1/15
Sulfites 98.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings, to avoid any damaging and transported back to Stellenbosch. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. The Viognier is pressed as quickly as possible and very lightly so as to avoid excessive phenolics. Barrel fermented in 225L; 400L and 700L French oak barrels, about 15% new for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Food Pairing fish, seafood, creamy poultry, aperitif
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Chenin Blanc76%
Viognier20%
Roussanne4%
Drinking Window 2015 to 2020
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 15 hL/ha
Vine Age 8 years
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 400L, 700L
Bottling Date June 2, 2014
Sulfites 122.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hours cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. Viognier pressed quickly and lightly to avoid excessive phenolics. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay).
Tasting Notes
Nose: mineral, pithy stone fruit, honey, nutty complexity
Palate: fresh, full textured, mineral depth
straw, yellow
Food Pairing rich fish, seafood, creamy poultry, aperitif
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.47%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc84%
Viognier16%
Drinking Window 3 to 4 years
Region Malgas
Soil Stony
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 7 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 700L
Bottling Date 2 Nov 2012
Sulfites 70.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings, to avoid any damaging and transported back to Stellenbosch. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. The Viognier is pressed as quickly as possible and very lightly so as to avoid excessive phenolics. Barrel fermented in 225L and 700L French oak barrels, about 20% new for 9 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: mineral, apricot, peach, honey, nuts
Palate: fresh fruit
pale yellow colour
Food Pairing rich fish, seafood, creamy poultry, aperitif
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.22%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc73%
Viognier27%
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 14 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 700L
Bottling Date November 11, 2011
Sulfites 93.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Bentonite
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hours cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. The Viognier is pressed as quickly as possible and very lightly so as to avoid excessive phenolics. Barrel fermented in 225L and 700L French oak barrels, about 20% new for 9 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
metallic peach, honey, nuts, fresh fruit
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.77%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc57%
Viognier43%
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 9 hL/ha
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date 18/1/2011
Sulfites 96.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings. Further sorting in Stellenbosch and gentle crushing and 2 hrs cold soak before pressing in traditional basket press. Fermentation and maturation for 10 months. Lightly fined with bentonite (natural clay) and bottled by hand unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
pale yellow, rich, waxy, mineral, elegant, racy
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.05%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Chenin Blanc63%
Viognier37%
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Slate, Rolled stones
Vineyard Yield 6 hL/ha
Grape Clone R99, R110
Vine Age 4 years
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date 30 Nov 2009
Sulfites 106.0 ppm
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents bentonite
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