Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

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Critics Ratings

Amongst oldest vineyards in Paardeberg, deep soils allow dryland farming, minimal stress. Complex layers, grapefruit & almond in 2017, more minerality & saline acidity than 2016, shows unwavering refinement, assurance; chenin excellence.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)

'First made in 2013, Granite has established itself as one of the best Chenins in the Cape, especially so in a vintage like 2017. Focused, floral and intense, with incredible grip and precision, creamy lees, stylish oak and good length. 2020-27' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 96/100

'This has both rich and racy elements, with meringue and brioche notes leading off, followed by a mix of peach, lemon peel, creamed yellow apple and quinine flavors. Everything knits nicely through the light, salted butter-gilded finish. Drink now through 2023. 534 cases made, 35 cases imported.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (May 2019)

'The 2017 Granite Chenin has a very well defined bouquet with a stricter and more linear set of aromatics that need more coaxing from the glass than the 2016. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity - perhaps a more refined version of the 2016 - and features veins of ginger toward the poised and quite persistent finish.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Aug 2018)

'The 2017 Granite Chenin has a floral nose with hints of mineral, citrus peel and touches of oak. The medium to full-bodied palate is softly spicy with an elegant texture and pure expression, finishing long. This is an impressive wine, bravo! It was made using native yeasts and minimal sulfur.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Oct 2019)