about the harvest: The grapes were hand harvested between 24° and 25° Balling from mid to the end of March, just before shrivelling set in, when the tannins and fruit had reached optimum ripeness. in ...

ageing : Up to 25 years from vintage. The Stork Shiraz honours the late Ken Mackenzie, pilot, businessman, farmer and benefactor. Stork was Ken’s Second World War nickname (as he was tall with long ...

This pioneering red blend reflects the micro-climate and terroir of Vergelegen. Sourced and hand-selected from our warmer north and north-west-facing vineyards which produce succulent fruit and ripe ...

The winter conditions were superb, with higher-than- normal rainfall boosting groundwater levels. The cool season and moderate weather significantly slowed down the ripening process. As a result, the ...

Ben has been managing the vineyards since 1992. He is also the animal collector on the farm and all the animals are Ben’s pets. He has hand-reared and cared for many animals over the years, from birds ...

in the vineyard : The vineyards for this specific blend were chosen from our best sites, L’Ormarins in Franschhoek and Rooderust in Groenekloof, close to Darling. The L'Ormarins vineyards with the ...

Our Vineyard Collection Wines are made from specific vineyards, each with its unique character for its cultivar and terroir. For this reason, all wines in the range are of single cultivar. in the ...

ageing : Wine will age a further 10 years after vintage. The first red wine Frans Malan, founder of Simonsig Wine Estate, released in 1970 was a Pinotage. In the early seventies he was a pioneer in ...

This famous red blend shows aromatic layers of fresh red fruit, cassis and pencil shavings with undertones of tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is elegant and soft with nuances of cedary oak and ...

Taste: Complexity and great structure. The tannins are dense, yet relaxed with a good, dry grip and a long, lingering finish. Excellent enjoyed on its own or served with red meat dishes like ostrich, ...

On the nose there is an explosion of plums and dark berries. Spicy undertones and hints of crushed cashew nuts and fresh mint gives this wine sweeping aroma dimensions. The palate is all about silky ...

Another year of severe drought conditions. Low winter rainfall and odd warm days during winter. Once the season got going, moderate to cool and windless conditions were experienced, perfect for ...