2025 Technical Specifications
Region Western Cape
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral, yellow peach, pineapple, citrus
Palate: fresh fruit, grapefruit, stone fruits, creamy, pithy, fresh
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.22%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Bottling Date November 2024
Production Details The grapes originate from various old bush-vine and trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Swartland. The grapes are hand-picked at various ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight. 67% of the wine fermented in stainless steel and 33% in old 400L French oak barrels and a concrete Egg. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines matured for 9 months on the gross lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white stone fruit, yellow stone fruit, quince, citrus, jasmine, citrus blossom
Palate: fleshy stone fruit, orange, grapefruit, creamy, pithy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Report 2025: 90
Tim Atkin SA Report 202590
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window early drinking but it will age well for 3 to 5 years.
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date August 2023
Production Volume 20,700 bottles
Bottles20,700
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bush-vine and trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch (84%) and from the Swartland (16%). The grapes are hand-picked at various ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight. 80% of the wine fermented in stainless steel, 18% in old 400L French oak barrels and 2% in a concrete egg. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines matured for 6 months on the gross lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral, yellow peach, pineapple, citrus
Palate: fresh yellow fruit, grapefruit, stone fruits, creamy, pithy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes: 91
Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes91
Tim Atkin Best of SA Report 202490
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Production Volume 14,900 bottles
Bottles14,900
Production Details The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight. Fermentation took place in old 400L French oak barrels and stainless steel. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines matured for 6 months on the gross lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral, yellow peach, pineapple, citrus
Palate: fresh fruit, grapefruit, stone fruits, creamy, pithy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Vinous 2023 - Neal Martin: 87 pts
Vinous 2023 - Neal Martin87 pts
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window early drinking but it will age well for 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Sites Stellenbosch and Swartland regions
Vine Age old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date July 2021
Production Volume 21,400 bottles
Bottles21,400
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bush-vine and trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Swartland regions. The grapes are hand-picked at various ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling overnight. Fermentation took place in old 400L French oak barrels, a concrete egg and stainless steel. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines mature for 6 months on the gross lees before being blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral, white peach, citrus
Palate: citrus, stone fruits, creamy, textured, pithy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Vinous Neal Martin (2022): 87 pts
Vinous Neal Martin (2022)87 pts
Tim Atkin SA Special Report 202290 pts
Jancis Robinson 202316/20
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.14 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window early drinking but it will age well for 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Bottling Date November 2019
Production Details The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines mature for 9 months in used 400L barrels and a concrete egg before being blended and bottled. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in November 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white floral aromas, white peach, pithy citrus notes, yellow fruits
Palate: citrus, stone fruits, creamy, fresh
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2022: 91 points
Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 202291 points
Vinous - Neil Martin 202287 pts
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Lees Aging 9 months
Bottling Date December 2019
Production Volume 11,800 bottles
Bottles11,800
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bushvine vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Swartland regions. The grapes are hand-picked at various times and ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in December 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, quince, lemon zest, roasted almonds
Palate: citrus, stone fruits, creamy
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2020: 91
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202091
Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes90
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date November 2018
Production Volume 14,600 bottles
Bottles14,600
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bushvine vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Swartland regions. The grapes are hand-picked at various times and ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in November 2018.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe pineapple, yellow peach, citrus, honeysuckle floral perfume
Palate: rich, full, vibrant, fresh, yellow peach, brioche, toasted almonds
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2019: 91
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 201991
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes88
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 6 days
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date November 2017
Production Volume 7950 bottles
Bottles7950
Production Details The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. Around 5% of this wine fermented on the skins for around 6 days before being pressed to barrel to finish fermentation. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in November 2017.
Tasting Notes
vibrant pale straw colour, pure Chenin blanc, white stone fruit, yellow peaches, orange blossom, crisp, fresh, ripe yellow fruits, tight textured mid-palate, lingering finish, slight grip
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South African Report: 92 Points
Tim Atkin's South African Report92 Points
Vinous87 Points
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Western Cape
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date January 2017
Production Volume 6850 bottles
Bottles6850
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bushvine vineyards in Stellenbosch and the Swartland regions. The grapes are hand picked at various times and ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took approximately three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2017.
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window early drinking but it will age well for 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Lees Aging 9 months
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Bottling Date January 2016
Production Details The grapes originate from old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch and the Swartland regions. The grapes are picked at various times and ripeness to express both the fresh stone fruit characters of Chenin blanc as well as the riper yellow fruit notes whilst still retaining acidity and freshness. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2016.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, honeysuckle blossom, brioche ground almonds
Palate: white peach, pineapple, citrus
Food Pairing poultry, fish dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South African Report 2017: 94 Points
Tim Atkin's South African Report 201794 Points
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer - 201793 points
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Lees Aging 9 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 2015
Production Details The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2015.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, apricot, pineapple, papaya, honeysuckle, lemon blossom
Palate: fruit aromas, mid-palate, fresh finish, peppery grip
Food Pairing spicy chicken, fish dishes, quail with saffron sauce, langoustines, prawns, crayfish
Critics Ratings The Wine Advocate – Neal Martin: 89
The Wine Advocate – Neal Martin89
Tim Atkin's South Africa Special Report91
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window 3 to 5 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granitic soils, Decomposed granite soils
Vine Age 35-50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 400L barrels
Bottling Date January 2014
Production Details The grapes originate from a 35 year old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch planted on decomposed granitic soils with high gravel content and a 50 year un-irrigated bush vine vineyard planted on decomposed granite soils in the Paardeberg in the Swartland region. The Stellenbosch vineyard was picked at full ripeness at the beginning of March. While the Swartland fruit is picked early in February for the minerality it gives to the wine. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight. The juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. The fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in used 400L barrels on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2014.
Tasting Notes
Nose: tropical fruits, yellow fruits, lemon zest, papaya, pineapple, yellow peaches, freshly baked breads, white pepper spice
Palate: stone fruit, honeysuckle, baked apples, toasted almonds, white pepper bite
Food Pairing spicy chicken, fish dishes, quail with a saffron sauce, langoustines, prawns, crayfish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's 2015 South African report: 92 Points
Tim Atkin's 2015 South African report92 Points
The Wine Advocate - Neal Martin 201589 Points
Stephen Tanzer89 Points
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 6 years from harvest.
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granitic soils with high gravel content, Decomposed granite soils
Vine Age 34 year old, 50 year old
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400 L, 228 L
Bottling Date January 2013
Production Details The grapes originate from a 34 year old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch and a 50 year old un-irrigated bush vine vineyard in the Paardeberg. The Stellenbosch vineyard was picked at full ripeness at the beginning of March, while the Swartland fruit was picked early in February. The fruit was whole bunch pressed to tank for settling without enzymes overnight, and the juice was racked directly to barrel the following day. Fermentation commenced with natural yeasts and took three weeks to complete. The wines spent nine months in barrel on the gross lees with regular lees stirring. The barrels were 400 L and 228 L French oak, with about 10% being new and the rest older barrels. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was bottled in January 2013 after stabilisation and filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: intense, complex, white peach, ripe apricots, honeysuckle, roasted almonds, five spices
Palate: full, rich, intense flavours of stone fruit, honeysuckle, fennel bulb, focused full creamy mid-palate, good length, crisp dry finish, white pepper bite
brilliant deep straw colour, golden hue
Food Pairing Lobster Bisque, Seafood Paella, Sushi, any mildly spicy dish
Critics Ratings Old Mutual trophy wine show 2014: Silver Medal (87 Points)
Old Mutual trophy wine show 2014Silver Medal (87 Points)
Tim Atkin's South African report 201492 Points
The Wine Advocate – Neal Martin - 201488 Points
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop