Critics Ratings

‘If the Carinus Chenin Blanc is from the “premier cru” rows, this wine is from the “grand cru” rows as Danie Carinus describes them. Generally a different portion of the vineyard as well as a partial barrel selection of wines showing more intensity, minerality and tension. Aromatics show lemon herbs, lime peel, wet granite and white citrus. The palate follows with lemon and lime cordial, earthy pithy yellow orchard fruits and grilled herbs. Fabulous rasping tension, pithy, grippy phenolics and an overall intensity and serious Chenin Blanc austerity with mouth watering freshness. Very classy.’ – Greg Sherwood MW, 94/100 (Apr 2020)

‘Off dryland bushvines on the red-soiled farm whose name it uses. 2019 showing a little more complexity & breadth than its Swartland sibling, & a more intense, silkier acidity (both more assertive than the Polkadraai Heuwels). Fine balance. 25% new oak.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2021, 4.5* (94/100)

‘Low in alcohol, but not short of flavour, this hails from dryland bush vines on red soils (hence the name) and is a little richer and riper than Carinus' Polkadraai bottling. Thatch and baking spice aromas segue into a palate that's leesy, complex and focused, with deftly handled 25% new wood and impressive length. 2021-27’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2020, 93/100

‘As made by Lukas van Loggerenberg from Swartland grapes. Fermented and matured in oak, including a 25% component of first-fill. Yellow fruit, earth and some waxiness plus hints of vanilla and spice. A little rounder and broader than its counterpart above – very flavourful with nicely integrated acidity.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100 (Jun 2020)

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