This 2024 Viognier from Vrede en Lust captures the essence of South Africa’s diverse terroir, combining cool-climate vibrancy with sun-ripened richness.
Juicy apricot and peach notes lead the palate, followed by bright bursts of tangerine and lemon zest. A touch of tropical fruits like mango and pineapple adds depth and lift. This is a finely tuned white with both texture and freshness. Enjoy it with spicy Thai curry or buttery grilled lobster.
Juicy apricot and peach notes lead the palate, followed by bright bursts of tangerine and lemon zest. A touch of tropical fruits like mango and pineapple adds depth and lift. This is a finely tuned white with both texture and freshness. Enjoy it with spicy Thai curry or buttery grilled lobster.
A collaboration of terroirs, this wine showcases the best of both worlds. The abundant aromatics from Simonsberg-Paarl, with the more refined aromas and intricate spice palate of the Elgin fruit. In February, each region’s grapes are crushed separately, and the juice gets settled in stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation took place in 225L new French and Hungarian oak barrels, and a small percentage in stainless steel tanks. Post fermentation, the wine was aged in barrel for 8-9 months.
Winemaker: Karlin Nel
Fermentation took place in 225L new French and Hungarian oak barrels, and a small percentage in stainless steel tanks. Post fermentation, the wine was aged in barrel for 8-9 months.
Winemaker: Karlin Nel
Vrede en Lust was founded in 1688 by a Flemish Merchant called Jacques de Savoye. The Governor of the Cape allocated this farm to De Savoye, who fled Europe with his wife, Marie-Madeleine le Clerq, due to religious persecution. After 70 days at sea, they arrived in Table Bay on 26 April 1688 on the 160ft Oosterland. The scene shifts to the Drakenstein, sparsely populated with only 23 Dutch freeburgers having settled there before. The valley is majestically beautiful, though quite rugged, with dense forests, game, lion and leopard, and the only human inhabitants, some nomadic Khoi. The pioneers lived in simple clay and reed homes.
This is where De Savoye became the owner of a magnificent piece of land against the foothills of the Napoleonsberg (today known as the Simonsberg). He called his farm Vrede en Lust (Peace and Delight/Eagerness), nurturing visions of a rural paradise where he could spend his last days. He immediately started improving the 55 Ha of land that starts at the Bergrivier valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain.
This is where De Savoye became the owner of a magnificent piece of land against the foothills of the Napoleonsberg (today known as the Simonsberg). He called his farm Vrede en Lust (Peace and Delight/Eagerness), nurturing visions of a rural paradise where he could spend his last days. He immediately started improving the 55 Ha of land that starts at the Bergrivier valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain.
