Vineyards: The Chenin Blanc grapes originate from a 30-year-old vineyard, aptly named The Graveyard in respect to the historic family graveyard it encloses. The vines naturally yield no more than 5 tons/ha. This ensures consistent quality & concentration, which is the reason it forms the backbone of our blend. Chenin Blanc & Viognier are favourites for white blends in the Voor Paardeberg. The fullness of the Chenin Blanc & the structure & aroma of the Viognier is tempered by a strong mineral character typical of our granite soils. The Chardonnay & Grenache Blanc lend vigour & freshness to the blend. All grapes are h&-picked at optimum ripeness in the early hours of the morning. They are then chilled in a cold room & processed the following day. The grapes are not crushed, but are whole-bunch pressed straight to barrel. No sulphur or yeast is added to the juice & fermentation is 100% natural. Although a nerve-racking process, this method lends structure, palate weight & complexity to the wine. Each component is fermented separately & will undergo a limited amount of malolactic fermentation. The wine is matured on the lees for 7 months before being racked & blended. The final blend is then returned to barrel for a further 4 months of maturation. Limited stock. ...

Colour: A subtle hue of pale straw. Nose: A complex nose of soft fruit & spicy richness. Understated at first but
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Colour: Rich deep violet colour. Nose: Opulent red fruit, with a hint of caramel, a profoundly perfumed aroma with
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Raspberry & blackcurrant fruit with peppery spiciness on the nose; a generous mouth feel & lingering finish. 88% Shiraz, 10% Mourvdre, & 2% Viognier. 11 months in 2nd & 3rd fill French oak barrels. ...

Colour: An intense, dark, ruby red.. Nose: A fragrant wine with abundant black current, liquorice & sweet cassis.
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Colour: Rich deep red / violet colour. Nose: The wine has an opulent nose of juicey plums & sweet blackcurrants. Interlaced
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The wine has a vibrant ruby red colour with a dash of violet. The nose is refined opulence personified. Bright violets are infused with dark fruit with just a hint of earth & wood smoke. Sweet spices abound, rich in cloves, subtle nutmeg & aromatic coriander. The palate is alive with redberry fruit & has a chocolaty richness with undertones of wild herbs. The wine has a full, viscous texture & a lingering finish. Well paired with a de-boned leg of lamb, barbequed over hot coals or hearty, slow-cooked pork belly with root vegetables & tomatoes. ...

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Colour: A pale lime colour. Nose: Crisp fresh apple & tropical melon with an intoxicating floral

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Colour: A ruby red colour. Nose: An elegant fruit profile on the nose

Includes:: cheeky cherries,


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Vineyard: Made primarily from cold pressed Merlot, the vineyard selected for this wine is nearly 20yrs old. Located at the forefront of a spur jutting out of the Voor Paardeberg Mountain, the berries are well exposed to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight is essential to eliminate any green flavours from the grape. The soil has a high clay percentage & this lends softness & volume to the wine. Great care is taken to ensure that the vines do not bear too great a crop or suffer from drought. This is done through green cropping of the vines & micro-irrigation. Both practices help to preserve the natural acidity, freshness & vibrancy of the grape aromas. Vinification: All our grapes are picked at optimum ripeness in the early hours of the morning. The grapes are then destemmed & chilled before they are pressed. This short supply from vine to press ensures minimal degradation of the fruit aromas & a very moderate extraction of colour. All free run juice is kept separate from the 'colour fraction' to ensure a deliciously subtle salmon colour. The juice is cold settled to remove any coarseness & fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks. The wine is 100% unoaked. The wine is aged on its yeast lees for 6 months to allow it to fill out & gain complexity. The wine is relatively light in alcohol & calories. ...