Emerald

Delicious with tomato pasta, or fragrant summer salads.

A cool start to the season surprised many, followed by a dramatic temperature rise in January. While this led to a smaller grape harvest compared to 2021, meticulous vineyard management shone through. Well-maintained blocks produced grapes with exceptional quality, promising a vintage of outstanding wines.

Following this, the wines aged gracefully in neutral barrels for 12 months. Finally, the wine spent additional time maturing in the bottle before being released.

After harvest, the grapes journeyed to the cellar for crushing. The extracted juice then began its natural fermentation in neutral barrels.

Paserene is a small family operated winery owned by Martin Smith and Ndabe Mareda the sole purpose of which is to produce high-end luxury wines. Great care was given to ensure that the wines produced and artwork on the labels are truly authentic to its “sense of place and people” and will guarantee a lasting legacy. The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes the order of traveling and free birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to their award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the property.