First Verse

Enjoy the wine with poultry, red meat, seared tuna or mature cheese.

The grapes are sourced from some of the finest vineyards in the Stellenbosch area, including the slopes of the Helderberg, Stellenbosch Mountain, Simonsberg and the Polkadraai area. A deep understanding of the terroir, meticulous site selection and attention to detail in the vineyards is crucial to ensure that the very best quality grapes are brought into the cellar. Each batch of grapes has been carefully selected for a very specific aromatic profile, tannin structure and texture to contribute to the harmonious complexity of the First Verse.

The grapes were fermented on the skins to extract the grape flavours, colour and tannins. Thereafter the wine was matured in the finest French oak barrels for 19 months, blended and bottled.

In order to produce great wine one has to develop a deep understanding of terroir combined with precision viticulture. Winemaking I believe, should involve the combination of tradition, modern technology, science, art and passion.

Keet Wines epitomizes viticulturist and oenologist Christopher Keet’s philosophy that the art of viticulture and winemaking lies in the focus attention to detail and precision nurturing of vine and wine. A dedication that has led to the creation of his award-winning wine First Verse. A Bordeaux-style blend that has longevity in its DNA yet satisfies the eager palate. Created from grapes sourced within the Stellenbosch region of the Western Cape South Africa Keet First Verse can be likened to a fine symphony of orchestral instruments each performing in perfect harmony.