Vuurberg White 2023: South Africa’s Premier White Blend (Stellenbosch & Swartland)
Discover the acclaimed Vuurberg White 2023. This captivating South African blend showcases the brilliance of the cooler 2023 vintage. Winemaker Donovan Rall meticulously selects grapes from old, granite-soiled bushvines in Stellenbosch and Swartland. This vintage-specific wine is complex and truly memorable.
The 2023 vintage was notable for its cool, wet ripening period. This slow maturation helped create grapes with excellent flavour profiles and a high natural acidity. The resulting wine is beautifully structured and vibrant. It shows the unique quality gained from a challenging but ultimately rewarding season.
🌟 Top Ratings Received
91/100 – Christian Eedes (Winemag)
📝 Tasting Notes
The nose immediately offers delightful notes of peach, hay, and white spice. You will also find nuances of nuts, bee’s wax, and dry thatch. The palate is broad yet focused. Layers of stone fruit flavour are evident. Well-integrated acidity provides lift and balance. This wine finishes with a gentle savoury note. The complexity and detail are remarkable.
Blend: Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho, and Semillon.
Maturation: Aged in older French oak for 10 months.