Swartland, Coastal Region, South AfricaThis is a 50/22/20/8 blend of chenin blanc, roussanne, viognier and marsanne from the crumbling shale slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel mountains. The chenin blanc vines, sixty-years-old, set the pattern for this wine. Nine months on lees in ten percent new French oak lends a heavily perfumed nose and previews what is a full-bodied rich blend of ripe pear, bitter lime rind and sweet grapefruit for balance. A big busy white that needs more time to get it all together. Faintly reminiscent of the Rhone. Drink or hold through 2020.Tasted: 01 November 2018Tasted by: Prices:
Swartland, Coastal Region, South AfricaThis is one of the Anthonij Rupert projects, now owned by the Rupert family and based on the l'Ormarins Farm in Franschhoek, dating back to the 17th Century. This is a blend of chenin blanc, roussanne, viognier and marsanne from the decomposed Malmesbury shale slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel mountains. Sixty-year-old chenin bush vines make up the majority of this blend, one that was ten percent new French oak fermented and spent nine months on the lees. Perfumed and full bodied, with heady pear, quince paste and cream on a waxy base, propped with toasty oak. The finish is equally perfumed and polished, with a lingering honeyed grapefruit note. Reflections of richer Rhone.Tasted: 05 June 2017Tasted by: Prices:
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