Rondekop Stone Axe

Enjoy with a meaty pasta or roast rack of lamb.

While winter had a late start, it was characterized by good rainfall, leading to an even bud break. A turbulent start to flowering season improved towards the onset of summer. Warmer weather in November contributed to even vineyard growth. A moderate January and February was followed by an initially hot February, while cool and wet conditions dominated from the end of February through March, creating challenging harvest conditions. Despite the wetter than ideal conditions, our microclimate allowed the grapes to achieve ideal ripeness.

Malolactic conversion completed in barrels, and the wine aged for 14 months in a combination of 300L and 500L French oak barrels. The wine is unfined, and bottled unfiltered.

Grapes were harvested and sorted by hand from two high altitude vineyards on Rondekop. Partially 100% whole bunch fermented, with the rest destemmed and whole berry fermented. Spontaneous fermentation was applied, with 1-3 punch downs per day. Grapes were post macerated for 2-3 weeks after fermentation.

At Oldenburg Vineyards we believe that great wines can only come from the best quality grapes. Our intervention in the vineyards is minimal to reflect the full potential of our mountain terroir. The Oldenburg Vineyards Series is a true expression of terroir through our range of single cultivar wines. The confluence of the 8 Natural Elements that determine our unique terroir is explored through these wines and their real sense of place. The 8 elements are depicted on the intricate Oldenburg Vineyards Series label design. Wines made in an uncompromising manner intending to showcase the finest characteristics of each cultivar.