Bloemcool Haasbek

Shellfish, Lean fish, Fruity desserts

Berg-en-Dal is the name of the farm where these grapes are grown. Although not a classified old vineyard yet - it is the oldest block of the Grenache Blanc in the country. Piekenierskloof is a unique terroir synonymous with quality grapes (and export citrus) - here the extreme difference between day and night temperatures aid in creating a healthy environment for dry-land vines. When visiting the "Haasbek" vineyard (a vineyard with prominent gaps between vines) the concentration and the quality of the fruit never cease to amaze - A true fairytale in the glass.

Aged on the lees for 9 months in French oak before racking and bottling.

The grapes were harvested early morning by hand, cooled overnight and transported in crates to the cellar. Whole bunches were transferred to the press and the free-run juice was left to ferment naturally in older French oak barrels.

In 1693, the first vineyards were planted at the top of Bloemkoolfontein farm, today known as Fairview. Over the years, we’ve reinvested our efforts back into the land, replanting vines that suit the soils and expanding our vinicultural horizons every step of the way. Needless to say, this cultivated investment has yielded world class wine. Yet it’s also done something else. Something even more special. Behind closed cellar doors, and with access to handpicked parcels and rare varieties, our winemakers’ have had the vanguard freedom to push the boundaries and refine their craft. The result is Bloemcool – an esoteric, age-worthy wine that brims with elegance and tales to tell. We’ve even embraced our heritage by repurposing past bottles and hand-making labels that are implanted with real cauliflower seeds, encouraging the new keeper of the wine to let the story of Bloemcool perpetually live on.