Living in Kommetjie and sourcing the majority of her fruit from the coastal areas of Elim, Sondagskloof, Swartland and Darling, Trizanne Barnard is never far away from the ocean. She creates remarkably elegant wines of nuance and complexity.
At the heart of “The Search” is the desire to discover distinctive terroirs that yield exceptional grapes true to their place of origin. Imagine the delight, when the project lead to Voor-Paardeberg, home to bold and expressive grape varieties. Against the sloping mountains and rocky outcrops, the unique soil composition and prevailing winds nurture and strengthen the vines.
Grenache Blanc brings mineral and floral notes to the wine, while Roussanne adds stonefruit and spice, with Marsanne bringing structure and depth. The wine is uncomplicated and immediately familiar, yet intriguing with interesting gentle flavour combinations.