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George, South Africa
Tasting Notes The Groote Post Pinch of Salt Chardonnay shows an abundance of fresh stone fruit and vibrant citrus notes on the nose. On the palate, a steely minerality with crisp citrus and yellow stone fruit flavours and a long, zesty acidity assure a full and concentrated structure. This lightly wooded 2023 vintage shows complexity with fresh acidity, a beautiful minerality, and a vibrant, zesty structure. Innovation and tradition blend perfectly to bring out the best in this wine. Blend Information 100% Chardonnay Food Suggestions With the grapes basking in the salty wind and the West Coast sun on the highest hill of the farm, this wine will be the perfect summer companion, served with simple fish cakes and a...
“Salt of the Earth” defined as being representative of the best, noblest elements of society. This wine is just that, with grapes sourced from pockets of excellence throughout the Darling wine district. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 14.43 % by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l | Total Acid: 5.7 g/l | pH: 3.58
50% Merlot | 25% Cabernet Sauvignon | 25% Shiraz The Old Man's Blend Red 2020 vintage is an ever so approachable wine, with ruby red colour. On the nose ripe red fruit with raspberry and fresh cherry on the palate. Long and smooth finish rounds off this everyday drinking red. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 14% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l | Total Acid: 5.4 g/l | pH: 3.59
50% Sauvignon Blanc | 50% Chenin Blanc A Sauvignon Blanc based summer wine, displaying tropical fruit flavours. Guava and white Pear are prominent on the nose. A fresh lively acidity livens the palate with a finish of citrus flavours. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 13.32% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l | Total Acid: 6.2 g/l | pH: 3.32
The wine displays white pepper and violets, which are typical of our region. Smokey spice and saltiness fill the palate. This is an elegant Shiraz with well rounded tannins that linger. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 14.97% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l | Total Acid: 5.1 g/l | pH: 3.49
Ripe red fruit and herbal highlights with a lively eucalyptus edge on the nose. The palate display sour cherry and dark chocolate supported by good tannins with good acidity. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 14.89% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/l | Total Acid: 5.4 g/l | pH: 3.47
The wine displays stone fruit and jasmine fragrances on the nose. The wine has a lingering acidity that is well balanced by the natural residual sugar on the palate. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 13% by volume | Residual Sugar: 6.7 g/l | Total Acid: 6.0 g/l | pH: 3.11
The wine displays aromas of grapefruit and guava on the nose followed by mouth watering acidity and upfront citrus fruit on the palate. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 13.9% by volume | Residual Sugar: 2.88 g/l | Total Acid: 6.4 g/l | pH: 3.3
70% Chardonnay | 30% Pinot Noir The wine is refreshingly dry with abundant strawberry and raspberry flavours. It has a delicate mousse which supports a dry, rich palate.
60% Chardonnay | 40% Pinot Noir The Groote Post Brut is an elegant refreshing Cap Classique displaying a vibrant pale gold colour, a fine creamy mousse, zesty notes of green apple and white pear with hints of brioche, a well-rounded velvety yet lively mouthfeel and a crisp lingering finish. Additional Information Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel | Area: Darling Hills Alcohol: 12.5% by volume | Residual Sugar: 7.5 g/l | Total Acid: 6.1 g/l | pH: 3.4