The Ghost In The Machine Clairette Blanche 2024 showcases the adventurous spirit of winemaker Bruce Jack. This small-batch “orange” wine revives a rare Cape heritage grape using innovative skin-contact techniques. Jack sources the fruit from ancient, high-altitude vineyards in the Swartland to ensure maximum flavor concentration. The 2024 vintage celebrates the resilience of the human imagination with its vibrant energy and unapologetically wild character.
You will find an enticing nose of lime zest, white peach, and wild herbs. Six days of skin fermentation adds a beautiful golden hue and a sophisticated, grippy texture to the wine. The Ghost In The Machine Clairette Blanche 2024 balances this tactile weight with a flinty, saline minerality and lively acidity. Its finish remains long and savory, offering lingering notes of chamomile tea and crushed stones that reflect its rugged origin.
- 93 Points / Top 8 – Winemag.co.za Minority Report 2025
- 93 Points – Top-rated Skin Contact White (Wine-Searcher Aggregate)
Bruce Jack uses native yeasts and minimal intervention to protect the wine’s natural “ghost.” The 2024 vintage presents a more refined browning control than typical orange wines. This ensures the fruit stays bright while the skin contact provides structural depth. It pairs brilliantly with grilled calamari, Mediterranean mezze, or aged goat’s cheese.