The Fledge & Co. Palomino represents a bold experiment with a historical Cape grape variety. The Fledge & Co. Palomino sources fruit from a single, ungrafted vineyard planted in 1962 along the Gamka River in the Klein Karoo.
- Aroma: Cling peach, dried apricot, chamomile, Eucalyptus honey, crushed almonds, and subtle Fino Sherry nuances.
- Palate: Fresh ginger, nectarine pip, preserved lemon rind, and warm baking spices.
- Finish: Shows a salty, waxy texture with lingering notes of oak and crushed oats.
The team wild-fermented whole berries with 75% whole bunches in a small open tank for 13 days with manual foot treading. After pressing in an old Vaslin press, the wine matured in two old 500L French oak barrels where a protective layer of “flor” naturally developed. Following 16 months of barrel aging, they bottled the skin-contact wine direct from cask unfined and unfiltered. Lightly chill and decant before serving. Pairs brilliantly with grilled sardines, char-grilled squid, roast chicken with baby vegetables, Dim Sum, or fine sushi.