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Chardonnay

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

The vibrant Chardonnay shows aromas of peach, pear, and litchi with undertones of apple and biscuit. The structure is round and balanced with a refreshingly zesty and lingering finish.

Maturation

A 40% portion of the wine was matured in the oak for three months

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own, with seafood, creamy pasta, or chicken dishes.

Cellaring potential:

This wine can be enjoyed now, or cellared for up to 18 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 13.34% v/v
  • pH 3.34
  • Total acidity 5.99 g/l
  • Residual sugar 8.05 g/l


Sauvignon Blanc

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

This wine has upfront tropical fruit, supported by mineral and floral notes. This delicate wine has an abundance of fruit on the palate with a crisp, clean finish.

Maturation

None

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own with a variety of salads, white meat dishes, and fresh seafood. It is best enjoyed chilled.

Cellaring potential:

Enjoy now, or cellar for up to 18 months from the vintage date.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 12.38% v/v
  • pH 3.35
  • Total acidity 6.04 g/l
  • Residual sugar 7.99 g/l


Cabernet Sauvignon

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

This juicy and flavorful wine has aromas of blueberry and raspberry with nuances of nutmeg. On the palate, the wine shows flavors of cherry alongside well-integrated and supple tannins. The finish is lingering and smooth.

Maturation

This wine for oak matured for four months.

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own, or with a variety of casseroles, meat dishes, or barbeques.

Cellaring potential:

This wine is made to enjoy immediately but can be cellared for up to 24 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 14.0% v/v
  • pH 3.59
  • Total acidity 5.78 g/l
  • Residual sugar 9.13 g/l


Merlot

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

Intense blackberries, plums, and a touch of spice on the nose along with upfront fruit and subtle oak flavors on the palate. This is a fresh, clean wine with a lingering finish.

Maturation

2 - 4 months maturation.

Serving suggestion:

Serve on its own or with lamb dishes and a variety of cold meats.

Cellaring potential:

Enjoy now or for up to 18 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 14.0% v/v
  • pH 3.56
  • Total acidity 5.77 g/l
  • Residual sugar 9.82 g/l


Pinotage

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

This vibrant and fresh pinotage has upfront strawberry, cherry, and blueberry aromas with subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, this wine is soft and juicy with a well-integrated tannin structure and a lingering finish.

Maturation

Components of this wine had up to four months of maturation in oak.

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own or with barbeque, red meat, and venison dishes.

Cellaring potential:

Enjoy this wine while it is young, but it can be cellared for up to 18 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 14.26% v/v
  • pH 3.48
  • Total acidity 5.81 g/l
  • Residual sugar 9.88 g/l


Shiraz

WINE OF ORIGIN – Western Cape

Vintage conditions:

A cool, wet winter ensured even budding and replenished soil moisture. Cooler springtime temperatures resulted in reduced vigor and higher quality. This pace persisted through early summer, which was warm and dry followed by some rain later in the season, and contributed to a longer ripening period with low disease manifestation. Overall, the season delivered fruit with great structure, concentration, and flavor.

Wine description:

This vibrant Shiraz shows upfront red berries integrated with nuances of dark chocolate and white pepper. The palate is juicy with silky smooth tannins and a lingering finish.

Maturation

Components of this wine had up to four months of maturation in oak.

Serving suggestion:

Enjoy this wine on its own or with barbeque, red meat, and venison dishes.

Cellaring potential:

Enjoy this wine while it is young, but it can be cellared for up to 18 months from vintage.

Wine analysis:

  • Alcohol 14.02% v/v
  • pH 3.48
  • Total acidity 5.84 g/l
  • Residual sugar 10.06 g/l