South Africa

VINEYARDS: The grapes were sourced from select vineyard sites in Paarl and Stellenbosch, characterized by soils of Table Mountain sandstone, decomposed Dolomite granite and shale. The vines range in age from 9 to 38+

The Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay is traditionally barrel-fermented, and with juicy, peachy fruit and a combination of factors from the vineyard adding complexity, wild yeast and careful barrel age, it offers balanc...(read more)

A complex, elegant and cedary chardonnay that has attractive aromas of flint, lemon peel, cedar, white apricots and macadamia nuts. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture and plenty of freshness in a long fini...(read more)

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon and Muscat of Alexandria. Fermented and aged on the lees for 10 months in large French oak casks. Light straw. Layered, aromatic nose, which has a slight h...(read more)

Albert and Anmar's Sonwater (literally 'Sun Water') is inspired by the famous 1960’s 'Lieberstein' blend, made with Chenin Blanc (90%) and Clairette Blanche (10%). In those days Lieberstein was the biggest selling White...(read more)

Winemaker Jean Smit has produced a delicious dry Riesling from the Habibi Farm vineyard in Elgin, where the ancient Bokkeveld soils are rich in shale and clay. Intense lime fruit on the nose with subtle stony minerality...(read more)

From three sites, the earliest planted in 1972. Whole-cluster-pressed and aged in oval Austrian foudres (1,000 litres) for 11 months. A subdued nose, but hints of what is to come in ripe and rich apricots and appl...(read more)

Aged in oval Austrian foudres (1,000 litres) for 11 months. More intensity here, compared with the Stellenbosch version – the fruit front and centre and even a little tropical. Just a hint of woody spice. Generous...(read more)

This cool and caressing semillon has notes of lemon and lime peel, sliced pears, honeysuckle and beeswax. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity on the palate and plenty of texture too. Subtly leesy. Drink or hold.