2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.12%
Total Acidity 4.56 g/L
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc
Roussanne37%
Marsanne24%
Grenache Blanc24%
Chenin Blanc15%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Cement Eggs
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Vertical shoot positioned vineyards allow for optimum ripening and ideal sunlight exposure of fruit. There is good exposure of slopes to cooling southern breezes off False Bay. Vineyards are established on slopes with soils of weathered granite and sandstone. Yields are controlled to between 7 and 8 tons per hectare. On the back of a cold and wet winter, the growing season began very early, with homogenous budburst and even shoot growth. Summer was relatively mild. Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering aftertaste
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne
Roussanne38%
Chenin Blanc26%
Grenache Blanc22%
Viognier8%
Marsanne6%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Cement Eggs
Total Aging 10 months
Fining Agents light fining
Production Details Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier
Roussanne25%
Chenin Blanc24%
Grenache Blanc23%
Chardonnay14%
Viognier14%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Egg
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering aftertaste
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Grenache Blanc
Roussanne32%
Chardonnay23%
Chenin Blanc23%
Viognier15%
Grenache Blanc7%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Egg
Production Details Vertical shoot positioned vineyards allow for optimum ripening and ideal sunlight exposure of fruit. There is a good exposure of slopes to cooling Southern breezes off False Bay. Yields are controlled to between 7 and 8 tons per hectare. 2016 was an exceptionally early vintage with grapes ripening quickly. Warm evening temperatures necessitated early harvest to ensure fruit with sufficient natural acidity. Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
2015 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Roussanne29%
Chardonnay23%
Chenin Blanc22%
Grenache Blanc18%
Viognier8%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Egg
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
orange, yellow stone fruit, spice, citrus, blossoms
Critics Ratings Neal Martin for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 93
Neal Martin for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate93
Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report95
Cape White Blends Report92
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Roussanne26%
Chardonnay25%
Grenache Blanc19%
Chenin Blanc17%
Viognier13%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Egg
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.27%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier
Chenin Blanc37%
Chardonnay24%
Roussanne24%
Viognier15%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel, Cement Egg
Production Details Vertical shoot positioned vineyards allow for optimum ripening and ideal sunlight exposure of fruit. There is a good exposure of slopes to cooling Southern breezes off False Bay. Vineyards are established on slopes with soils of weathered granite and sandstone. The vintage 2013 started off with cool temperatures persisting through most of January. A long dry spell followed with very hot temperatures in early February. White fruit ripened well and without any losses to disease. The cool January temperatures and intermittent rainfall favoured the development of localised botrytis in some of the Chenin Blanc. Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: concentrated orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, citrus, blossoms
Palate: full-bodied, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.33%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier
Chenin Blanc31%
Chardonnay24%
Roussanne23%
Viognier22%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels, Cement Eggs
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 3 months
Production Details The DeMorgenzon Maestro White 2012 was whole bunch pressed and chilled before pressing. It was naturally fermented in small French oak barrels, and the varieties were kept separate. It was then aged for 11 months and blended after separate ageing for 8 months. It was further aged in a barrel and lastly left on the lees in cement eggs for a further three months. Light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange, yellow stone fruits, spice, zesty citrus, blossoms
Palate: full, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay
Roussanne50%
Chenin Blanc27%
Viognier12%
Chardonnay11%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Weathered granite, Sandstone
Fermentation Vessels Small French Oak Barrels, Cement Eggs
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 3 months
Production Details The DeMorgenzon Maestro White 2011 was whole bunch pressed and chilled before pressing. Then it was naturally fermented in small French oak barrels, and the varieties were kept separate. It was then aged for 11 months and blended after separate ageing for 8 months. It was further aged in a barrel and lastly left on the lees in cement eggs for a further three months. Light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Tasting Notes
concentrated orange, yellow stone fruits, hints of spice, zesty citrus, blossoms, full, textured, nuanced, lingering after taste
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