Sandstone

Soft cheese, goats cheese, nuts, lemon, rocket and avocado.

Despite slightly later bud-break for Sauvignon blanc, ripening was just over one week earlier in 2023. Later ripening sites were at risk from significant late February and March rains, but careful in-vineyard selection enabled us to bring only the best grapes to the cellar. At 24.18 centigrade for the average maximum temperatures for the 4 “hottest” months (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar) building up to and during harvest, 2023 was one of our coolest years on record. Burgundy for the equivalent period has an average of 24.66 Centigrade. For those lucky enough to harvest before the substantial late season rains 2023 produced vibrant energetic wines with wonderful natural acidity.

Sauvignon blanc in Terracotta Amporae, Nomblot Egg And Ceramic Egg, Semillon in neutral oak barrels, Chardonnay in Terracotta Amphorae and neutral oak barrels - for 6 months

Located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on a beautiful property on the eastern border of Hamilton Russell Vineyards this small Pinotage and Sauvignon blanc based blend specialist has developed a reputation for innovative highly individual classically styled and age-worthy blends.