Sourced from meticulously chosen young vines planted since 2017.
Winemaking:
- Grapes are destemmed to preserve whole berries.
- Open-top fermenters encourage natural yeast activity, leading to spontaneous fermentation.
- A combination of gentle pump-overs and punch downs ensures optimal extraction of flavor and color.
- Basket pressing provides a gentle approach to juice separation.
- Aged for 11 months in a combination of 228L barrels (20% new) and stainless steel tanks before bottling.
- The wine rests in bottle for an additional 9 months before release.
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za (91 points): This wine delights with aromas of red berries, orange, and musk. The palate is elegant and understated, showcasing good fruit definition, fresh acidity, and fine tannins with a gently savory finish.
Tim Atkin MW (94 points): This wine is elegantly floral and ethereal. More approachable than Le Luc, it displays graceful elegance with summer pudding and goji berry fruit flavors, all complemented by refined tannins. Enjoyable between 2024 and 2029.