Deciding when to harvest is done through visual selection, tasting and analysis. Typical fruit flavours, tannin structure and uniform ripeness are the main considerations in the selection process. The fruit is harvested by hand then transported to the cellar for de-stemming and crushing. Next, it goes into old-style open-top concrete fermentation tanks to ensure sufficient skin contact. After fermentation, the wine is pressed and then stored in French oak barrels for the secondary (malolactic) fermentation. Barrel maturation lasts for 18 months, after which the wine is bottled and hand-labelled.

The focus in the vineyard is on maximising the fruit and structure in the grape. In the cellar, our aim is to preserve those flavours and maintain freshness, elegance and finesse.

This is the 4th release of our Chenin Blanc. Small parcels from different vineyards were selected to make this wine. Partial fermentation and maturation in older oak barrels for 6 months, adds weight and creaminess to the mid palate. The nose, which is at first shy, opens up to reveal, a softly scented fruity bouquet of white peach and pear

The 4th release of our wine is from the 2019 vintage. The wine was matured in 225l French oak barrels for 15 months, of which 50% was new. It Displays blueberry fruit and dark chocolate. Fine tannins round off the long lingering palate. Drink now or will mature well for at least 8 years.

The wine achieved 89/100 in the 2023 Platter rating with Cape Wine Master, Winnie Bowman, making the following comment: “Vivacious, pure & perfumed, a 56/44 blend, delicious to drink now and worth cellaring up to 10 years. Black and blueberry fruit, fragrant green herbs, and well-judged 50 % new oak, 15 months. Harmonious, smooth, and persistent.

The 3rd release of our single vineyard wine is from the 2018 vintage. The wine was matured in 225l French oak barrels for 16 months, of which 50% were new.

It achieved 89/100 in the 2022 Platter ratings with Cape Wine Master, Winnie Bowman, making the following comment: “This boutique vineyard is big on flavour in 2018, Cab Franc taking the lead at 55% & showing its cool leafiness along with blackcurrant, cedar & fragrant fynbos. Pure & intense flavours in an elegant, poised structure, with lovely vivacity”. Drink now or will mature well for at least 8 years.

The moderate weather pattern during the early stages of the growing season and following through till late into summer, ensured even ripening. Small berries due to the 3rd year of extra dry conditions gave concentrated berries. No wonder that 2017 is hailed as one of the best vintages of the decade.

The colour of the wine is deep, black centered. It has a smoky, dark chocolate aroma, brimming with bright fruits like mulberries and pomegranate. A hint of spice rounds off the nose. The palate is immediately accessible, dominated by ripe fruit, cedar wood and earthy tones . It is compact and neatly surrounded by oak inspired tannins. The wine matured in 70% new and 30% older 225L oak barrels for 18 months. It is still youthful, with slightly unbalanced grape and wood tannins, at odds with each other, on the finish. With time this will become well integrated.

The Equitania Reserve is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with a ripe dark fruit nose(berry & blackberry) and hints of integrated wood flavours.

The palate shows crisp acidity, with silky tannins on the finish and the colour is dominated by the bright ripe fruit with good medium to dark violet tones.

The wine has a medium structure and the acidity will ensure it develops well during cellaring.

The 3rd release of our Chenin Blanc was bottled in October 2021. Small parcels from different vineyards were selected to make this wine. Partial fermentation and maturation in older oak barrels for 6 months, adds weight and creaminess to the mid palate. The nose, which is shy, opens up to reveal a softly scented floral bouquet of frangipani and freesia, The youthfulness now hides ripe fruit flavours which will become more prominent after time in the bottle

Small parcels of Chenin Blanc grapes were selected to make this wine. It has a star bright clarity: light straw with a green tinge. The nose, which is at first shy, opens up to reveal layers of passionfruit, pear and stone fruits, and a whisper of honeycomb, right at the back. Fresh and focused palate , steely, with pear drops, filling out the middle. Partial maturation in older oak barrels for 6 months , lends a creaminess to the finish which is completed with the gentle tropical sweetness which is the trade mark of Chenin Blanc grapes that was fully ripe when picked.