Adamastor

Pairs well with seafood, particularly shellfish (mussels, clams, prawns, scallops, oysters), roast chicken or creamy chicken dishes, pork, veal, mild curries and Asian flavoured dishes.

Prior to the harvest we had a good winter with enough cold units and good rain, but when spring set in we noticed that the winter unfortunately didn't stop. It was still cold and wet with lots of rain in the Cape South Coast region in November, which is not ideal conditions for the development of severe Downy Mildew throughout the region. This can have a devastating effect on the canopy and in the grape bunches and can cause a dramatic loss of crop. Our vines were still sensitive after last year's hail damage, their reserves were not what it should be. Fortunately for us not all our vines vineyards were affected. The result was a very low yield but very good quality.

The Semillon was barrel fermented and matured for 10 months on the lees in 500 litre mostly older French oak barrels.

Innovative wine making techniques - the Sauvignon Blanc component was cold fermented with selected yeast strains in stainless steel tanks.

Strandveld Vineyards lies between Elim and Cape Agulhas, just 9km from the sea, shaped by strong winds, cool temperatures, and a maritime climate. Its unique terroir of coastal conditions and diverse soils gives the wines their distinctive character. Inspired by early explorers, the vineyards were established in 2001 by pioneers drawn to this rugged, promising landscape.