Debutant Semillon

Its weight and texture allow it to stand up to a variety of dishes but seared scallops, shrimp, and other richer seafood dishes work beautifully with it.

Grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Franschhoek Valley, known for its decomposed sandstone and granite soils. These soil types contribute to the wine's unique mineral character and complexity.

Aged for three months in old small French oak barrels, this brief maturation period allows the wine to develop subtle complexity while retaining its fresh and vibrant character.

The winemaking process involved hand-picking the grapes, with a portion undergoing skin fermentation before being aged in old small French oak barrels for three months. This was then blended with the non-skin contact component before bottling, resulting in a wine that balances freshness with depth.

De Kleine Wijn Koöp is at the helm of winemaker Wynand Grobler and his wife, Anya. The Groblers regard the 'cooperative' as a two-man family business and run the business from a small cellar and a dedicated team in the heart of Paarl. Wynand does not care much about corporate structures or large cellar teams - his main goal is to be personally involved in the winemaking process. He produces only small quantities of wine with prestigious grapes, and some mysterious vineyards from Stellenbosch, Swartland, Walker Bay, Franschhoek, Piekenierskloof and Paarl.