Winemaker's Initial aromas of red berries which leads through to layered profiles of Sour cherry, flint and leather, rounding off into a plummy richness on the mid-palate and finishing off with soft, velvety tannins. Cranberry, cassis, berry flavor on the palate.
Textured, juicy fruit, with chalky tannins. Beautifully integrated and balanced Oak.
Textured, juicy fruit, with chalky tannins. Beautifully integrated and balanced Oak.
Individual grape parcels were crushed and fermented in open-top stainless-steel tanks with regular punch-downs (4-5 times daily). Followed by extended skin maceration. The wines were then racked (transferred) to a combination of 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels, and left to mature for 20 months. Maturation: 30% in New, 1st-fill French barrels, 70% in 2nd- and 3rd- fill barrels, for 20 months.
Winemaker: Schalk Opperman
Winemaker: Schalk Opperman
The wine estate has a long history dating back to 1793. Early family custodians of the land knew of the rich water source here, and the potential to produce bountiful and highly sort-after harvests. Situated in the world-famous Cape Winelands region of Stellenbosch, the farm is 200 hectares with 62 ha under vines. Wine range consists of three wines, Method Cap Classique, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
