Strandveld Vineyards
Adamastor
White Blend from Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Strandveld Vineyards
Nestled between Elim and Cape Agulhas and just 9km from the sea lies the secluded Strandveld Vineyards. This wind-swept winery derives its name from the belt of land which spans the tempestuous tip of Africa’s southernmost coastline. At almost 35 degrees below the equator this part of our fair Cape is characterised by severe winds billowing mist and below average temperatures. A unique combination of maritime climate alternating sites and diverse soil types work together to create the terroir which distinguishes the wines of Strandveld Vineyards. It was in 1488 that Bartholomeu Diaz and his team of Portuguese sailors first laid eyes on this corner of the continent. Centuries later similarly intrepid explorers in their infinite wisdom realised the potential such a richness of environment could produce. Inspired by these individuals it was in 2001 that a group of enthusiastic wine lovers turned to the original navigation maps to seek out potential new vineyard sites equally undeterred by the fierce storms and blustering gales that now give rise to the characteristic grapes and consequentially distinctive Strandveld Vineyards wines.
Description
The 2022 Strandveld Adamastor is a white Bordeaux-style blend led by Semillon and complemented by Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of beeswax and honey blossom open the bouquet, evolving into layered notes of gooseberry and dried fig. The palate is complex and textured, with a chalky-dry finish and a subtle saline note reminiscent of sea spray. The cool maritime climate of Elim is expressed through the wine’s balance of freshness, savoury depth and layered complexity.
Food Pairing
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.
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