65% Chenin Blanc 35% Verdelho

‘This is our most complex blend in the line-up, comprising fruit from seven different vineyards. Chenin Blanc grapes are sourced from dryland bush vines farmed in four sites; two older vineyards from the Paardeberg, one from the Piekenierskloof and a younger vineyard from Bot River. The Verdelho is from three vineyards, one in the Voor-Paardeberg, one in Bot River and one in Riebeekberg. The soils are a combination of granite, sandstone, schist and Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous and broader palate, while the shale and schist soils bring austerity, focus and make for a texture-driven wine. The sandstone adds brightness and length. Blended together with the freshness of the Verdelho to create a balanced wine; both rich and generous yet elegant and well poised, with a mineral focus and bright acidity. A true reflection of the soils of the Cape.

Yellow peach, Grannysmith apple, white flowers, thatch and a flinty smokiness front the aromas, while the palate is sumptuous, focused and weighty — tropical fruits like litchi, pineapple and loquats meld with a wet stone minerality and saline freshness. Macadamia and lemon peel add texture and length to the finish. A wine with concentration, edge and finesse. Winemaking The grapes were gently whole bunch basket-pressed without adding enzymes. Natural fermentation was allowed to take place in 400, 300L & 225L French oak barrels. Some fine lees was added back to the juice to allow for more complex characters and textures to develop during its time in barrel. Time in old oak: 10 months. No fining. Bottled in November 2025.

ANALYSIS: Alc 13.29% | RS 1.33 g/l | TA 6.10 g/l | pH 3.35