Vera Cruz Pinotage

Grilled flat iron steak with blue cheese butter.

Selected from a single block of unirrigated 21 year old bush vines, known as the "Protea" vineyard. Soils are predominantly of the Oakleaf form. Two distinct topographies, a cooler south- western slope opposed to a warmer north-western slope, aids in the fruit complexity.

The wine spent 17 months in French oak barrels, of which 35% comprised of new oak barrels.

Selected pockets of vines are harvested separately by experienced pickers over 2 harvesting dates, where the critical initial selection is made. The grapes were de-stemmed and lightly crushed into open top fermenters. The juice was allowed to start natural fermentation at low temperatures and after a day inoculated with a selected yeast strains. Fermentation was done at 26°C with punch downs and pump-overs done every 2 hours. The wine was pressed just before dry and allowed to nish fermentation in tank.

High on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain 50 km from Cape Town lies the family-owned Delheim estate. Here the Sperling family has been making wines of character for over 8 decades. Delheim is one of the Cape’s most beloved wineries thanks to the premier terroir that shines through its excellent wines; the tradition of sustainable farming and winemaking it embraces; and, a rich heritage as a family-owned and run enterprise. Visitors to our beautiful farm will be greeted by breathtaking views and welcomed by a true sense of family hospitality! Unique wine tastings can be enjoyed, lunch with a view of Table Mountain in the distance and our eco-passion Wine & Fynbos Cupcake pairing entertains those with a love for both nature and the sweeter side of life. We produce a range of award-winning wines led by the majestic Grand Reserve which since its release in 1981 has been honoured with much prestigious recognition. Our ever-popular Pinotage Rosé (the 1st of its kind to be produced in South Africa in 1976) and the quirky Spatzendreck dessert wine produced back in 1961,are just some of the other favourites which have helped to turn Delheim into a household name. A holistic approach to community and land to wine making and to enduring good business practices is what sustains Delheim. The aim has always been to nurture a strong culture of sustainable development on the farm and within the community that grows up and works together on the Delheim estate.