N: Spice and earthy aromas support the vibrant and expressive red cherry, rhubarb, and plum top notes Earthiness and a hint of liquorice lend additional complexity to the bouquet
P: Flowing and velvety entry with a full generous midpalate. Red berry fruits supported on a subtle framework of savouriness. A persistent, yet understated intensity runs the length of the palate and finishes with an enduring complexity and poise
WINEMAKING: Optimally ripe and healthy grapes were selected and hand picked. Bunches were cooled overnight and 80% were destemmed with 20% whole bunch in the fermentation tank. After three days of cold soak, the spontaneous fermentation started. Two pump overs were done daily on skins to prevent aggressive extraction. With fermentation completed, the skins were pressed lightly and wine pumped to 228 litre French oak barriques for maturation. After 16 months the best barrels were selected, blended and prepared for bottling..
IT PAIRS WELL WITH: Lamb, game, roasted duck, or mushroom risotto.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
ANALYSIS:
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l
Total acidity: 6.0 g/l; pH: 3.35
AGEING: 16 Months in older 228 litre French barrels.
PRODUCTION: 938 bottles were produced
RELEASE DATE: 25 November 2024
ROOTED IN PURPOSE
5% of every bottle sold goes directly to Francis Academy, empowering the next generation of young rugby players.
SMALL-BATCH BY DESIGN
Every bottle is crafted in limited quantities, ensuring uncompromising attention to detail from vineyard to glass.
BURGUNDIAN IN TRADITION
Inspired by centuries of old world winemaking, our methods honour the terroir and let the grape speak for itself.
- SMALL-BATCH & HANDCRAFTED
- BURGUNDIAN IN METHOD
- HAND-HARVESTED
- AGED IN FRENCH OAK BARRELS
Where Grit & Grace Meet
Handcrafted small-batch wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge — Burgundian in spirit, South African in soul. Each bottle tells the story of soil, sport, and the journey in between.
