Suzanne

A meticulous bunch sorting at the cellar ensures that only the finest grapes from the individual varietal batches are vinified. These grapes are cold settled and fermented in 500-litre oak barrels.

This classic white Bordeaux blend originates from selected Elgin and Stellenbosch vineyards grown at very high altitude and in close proximity to the cold Atlantic Ocean. The cool climate of this terroir allows the Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, with naturally high acidity and low pH. This lays the foundation for an expressive, nuanced and age-worthy wine. The grapes are hand picked at optimal ripeness in the crisp early morning hours and carefully transported to the cellar in small containers to keep the fruit in pristine condition.

After fermentation, maturation in mostly older 2500-litre Foudre oak barrels for 6 months adds further dimension and mouthfeel. A series of tasting and blending is done by the winemaking team prior to bottling to ensure that the final composition of the wine is perfectly balanced.