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in the cellar : The grapes were harvested at 24o Balling during February and March. On arrival at the cellar, the fruit was gently crushed and fermented on the skins in temperature- controlled ...
Pat’s Garden Merlot has always been a blend of predominantly Merlot with the addition of about 8%-12% Cabernet Franc. This ‘blend’ conveniently fell within the legal framework for a wine labelled as a ...
Seductive in its charms, this wine is simultaneously bright with black berry fruit, pepper and spice as well as subtle, nuanced, delicate with a touch of florality yet also powerful and structured.
In this exceptional vintage, all the classical aromatics are on show with layers of complex crushed granite, struck flint, wet stone together with pithy white peach, dried baking herbs, fynbos and dry ...
in the cellar : After 24 hours of cold soaking, the must was fermented on the skins between 26oC and 28oC in closed, specially designed auto fermenters until dry. During this period the maximum fruit, ...
in the cellar : We used a combination of stainless steel and wooden fermentation vessels. Different yeasts were used to work on both aromatic profiles and structural components. Various pump-over ...
Appealing mélange of strawberry, raspberry and youngberry on the nose. Vivacious, bright and juicy, with those same berry fruits also found in the mouth. Lovely freshness and succulence from lively ...
Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland Wine of Origin district and is renowned for its red wines and port. The ...
in the vineyard : Organically produced on a 3-wire trellised vineyard system with drip irrigation. The soil is sustainably managed with a rotation of different cover crops, vetches and organic ...
In 2014 Alexander Grier released his first Pinot Noir from the Hemel en Aarde under the Stand Alone label. The inspiration for the name came from a very old tree standing all alone on the banks of the ...
Swartland : The Grape Growing Region The arable land of the Swartland region is ideally suited for the growth of grapes in the bushvine style and the many microclimates enable the cultivation of a ...
The Natural Sweet range is made in its own unique way by blending varietals to showcase fruity and fresh floral flavours. This process leads to wine packed with natural sweet flavours that are low in ...