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George, South Africa
Tasting Notes Ruby red in colour, this wine shows perfumed notes of red fruit, candied apples and undertones of oaky spice. The palate is soft, elegant and is accompanied by flavours of cassis and plums leading to a wine with a vibrancy and lingering finish. Winemaker's Notes All the grapes are hand-harvested, sorted and whole berries are fermented in stainless steel tanks. The different grape varieties were fermented separately with extended maceration on skins after fermentation. Only the best barrels were selected for this wine. The wine was aged for 12 months in 35 % new 300L French oak barrels. Serving Suggestion Serve with roast leg of lamb, cheese ana preserves. Varietal: 70% Grenache Noir / 30% Syrah ALC: 14.31% | pH: 3.24 | RS: 3.5...
XCLUSIV Rosé Vintage: 2024 Composition: 51% Grenache / 49% Syrah Vine age: 25 Years Soil types: Oakleaf / Clovelly / Tukulu Yield: 6 t/ha Analysis: Alcohol 13.10% | RS 1.60 g/l | pH 3.28 | TA 6.3 g/l Tasting Notes: A beautiful pale salmon hue characterises this wine. It offers delicate and refreshing aromas of cotton candy, rose petals, and grapefruit. On the palate, the initial taste reveals a distinct chalky mineral flavour, enhanced by notes of white chocolate and a subtle hint of Turkish delight. Despite its vibrancy, XCLUSIV maintains a wonderfully balanced palate weight, resulting in a rich, long and intricate finish. Winemaker's Notes: The grapes were meticulously hand-harvested in small crates during the cool early mornings below...
Tasting Notes Aromatics of green apple, dried apricots, completed with hints of jasmine. The pallet is rich, creamy and shows good concentration, balanced by a bright acidity that adds backbone to the wine. Winemaker's Notes The grapes were harvested in the early morning and processed reductively to preserve flavours and aromas. After settling out all rough lees, the juice was racked and inoculated with a selected yeast strain and fermented between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius. Filtered and bottled in March 2024. Serving Suggestion Will pair well with most seafood dishes, goats cheese or roasted pork belly. Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc ALC: 14.0% | pH: 3.58 | RS: 1.57 g/l | TA: 6.0 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l
‘Blood orange, raspberry and sweet floral notes dominate the nose. A bright citrus entry with a very linear but textured pallet. Notes of grapefruit and delicate touch of herbs with a pithy nervousness to the finish.’ – Winemaker
Additional Information
Winemaker: Elizma Visser | Area: Breedekloof
Alcohol: 13 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 3.0 g/l | Total Acid: 6.3 g/l