Familie Semillon

Red meats and heartier vegetable pastas.

The wine is matured for a total of nine months in 300 liter French oak barrels. 16% first fill, 16% second fill and balance in seasoned oak. The best barrels are selected for this special and rare take on Sémillon.

Grapes were harvested by hand from old vineyards, only berries that are 30% smaller than usual were selected. The grapes are destemmed and given six hours skin contact before a light pressing. Settling overnight before racking into barrels. 60% is inoculated with cultured yeast while 40% undergoes spontaneous fermentation. 5% skin fermented Sémillon adds complexity and texture to the palate.

Deetlefs Wine Estate, situated in the picturesque Breedekloof (Rawsonville), is the second oldest wine estate in South Africa under ownership of the same family, established in 1822 and celebrated 200 years of existence in 2022. Age old family traditions passed through the generations and an intimate knowledge of every facet of this estate can be experienced in our handcrafted, classic styled wines.