RELEASE 02
RELEASE 02
SYRAH 2017
Cherries and dark chocolate. Aromas of roasted coffee, black pepper and spices. Supple tannins.
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Maturation: 14 months, 25% new oak
No. of barrels: 12
Body: Medium
Alc: 15%
Block profile: Steep, very rocky. Nutrient-poor sandstone soils, deeper clay subsoil.
Block size: 1.5ha
Yield: 5-8 tonnes per ha
Vines planted: 2004
Grown by: Stanley T.
£80/case (6 bottles)
PINOTAGE 2015
Wild berries, aromas of clove and tobacco. Benefits from breathing.
Wine of Origin: Piekenierskloof
Wine of Origin: Piekenierskloof
Maturation: 15 months, 25% new oak
No. of Barrels: 8
Body: Medium
Alc: 14%
Block profile: Dryland bush vines. At 750m above sea level we see warm days and cool nights, meaning fruit ripens slowly - producing depth of flavour, tannin and aromas.
Vines planted: 1976
Grown by: Willem B.
No. of Barrels: 8
Body: Medium
Alc: 14%
Block profile: Dryland bush vines. At 750m above sea level we see warm days and cool nights, meaning fruit ripens slowly - producing depth of flavour, tannin and aromas.
Block size: 1ha
Yield: <5 tonnes per ha
Yield: <5 tonnes per ha
Grown by: Willem B.
BLANC 2020
Chenin Blanc (60%), Grenache Blanc (30%), Roussanne (10%). Ripe tropical fruits with citrus notes. Delicate herbal aromas. Refreshing and smooth on the palate.
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Maturation: Steel
Style: Dry
Alc: 13%
Block size: 1ha
Yield: 8 tonnes per ha
Vines planted: 2015
Grown by: Stanley T.
Maturation: Steel
Style: Dry
Alc: 13%
Block profile: Field blend, all varieties grown together on the banks of the Franschhoek River.
Block size: 1ha
Yield: 8 tonnes per ha
Vines planted: 2015
Grown by: Stanley T.