We are amazed at how classic this cultivar can present itself, beginning with a gorgeous white crisp peach and pear on the nose, finishing with that saline salty freshness -a striking showcase of the Colombard varietal.
The soil is 100% sand and with that comes the opportunity to make use of flood-irrigation whereas the whole vineyard gets flooded, allowing the water to filter down through the sand into the deep roots of the vine. Picked in small crates, from the truck and straight into whole-bunch pressing. Natural fermentation started after about 3 days. Thereafter wine was kept on the lees for as long as possible, because that is where the “magic” happens as complex flavours and texture develops. Because nature has already done the work, the winemaking process is kept as natural as possible with minimal interference.
Winemaker : Ian Naude
Winemaker : Ian Naude
Naudé Wines is the culmination of a journey that began more than 30 years ago. Since that first harvest, he has worked all over the world, hoping to craft wines that tell a story of time and place.
He loves the diversity in South Africa. Not just of the people, but the soils, the microclimates, and the wine varietals that thrive under their own unique conditions. He was fortunate to have been introduced to a few of these vineyards, and work with some of the wonderful grapes that they produce, many of these from certified old vines.
The grapes on these vines are storied, complex and unique. Each year they represent something different – whatever nature allows them – and with any luck, he does not get in the way
He loves the diversity in South Africa. Not just of the people, but the soils, the microclimates, and the wine varietals that thrive under their own unique conditions. He was fortunate to have been introduced to a few of these vineyards, and work with some of the wonderful grapes that they produce, many of these from certified old vines.
The grapes on these vines are storied, complex and unique. Each year they represent something different – whatever nature allows them – and with any luck, he does not get in the way
