Cape Late Bottled Vintage

Sweet desserts, Fruity desserts

After fortification the wine was taken to French oak barrels an aged for 210 months (17,5 years). In 2022 the barrels were tasted, emptied and only 3000 bottles were filled for this vintage.

The grapes were received during the early morning. Crushing and de-stemming commenced, and the mash was pumped to an open-top fermentation tank. Whereafter the mash was inoculated with commercial yeast. Fermentation temperatures were held between 26-30°C. Only punch downs were done, three times per day, on this wine. With maceration lasting between 7-10 days. Malolactic fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks after which the wine was fortified to reach an ABV of 18,5%.

Morgenhof is Wine Estate 4 km from the centre of Stellenbosh. Bosting award winning wines and picturesque views if the Simonberg mountain. On the farm we have a selection of activities ranging from wine tasting, quad bike rides up the mountain to restaurants and a cocktail bar. We have wedding and function areas and offer accommodation on the farm.