Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Mixing soil types and varieties (Chenin with Clairette, Sauvignon Gris, Grenache Blanc and Viognier), this old vine cuvée is wonderfully complex and exotic in 2017. Honeysuckle, aromatic spices, sappy acidity and pear and passion fruit heaven.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 94/100

'Older vines, some 80 years, 4 main Swartland soils. Chenin-led with 4 others, carefully chosen. Unchanging style & complexity, stonefruit & mineral, beeswax, almonds, 2017 brightened by saline acidity. Wonderful focus, intensity.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 5* (95/100)

'A blend of 65% Chenin Blanc, 13% Grenache Blanc, 10% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier and 2% Semillon Gris, it's just about got it all - enticing aromatics, great fruit expression and just the right amount of weight and texture. The nose shows citrus and stone fruit, earth and spice while the palate is really complex with layers and layers of flavour, the finish long and savoury. A real pleasure to drink.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100 (Mar 2018)

'The 2017 Old Vines White is a blend of 65% Chenin Blanc, 10% Viognier, 10% Clairette Blanche, 13% Grenache Blanc and 2% Sémillon Gris. This has a lighter bouquet than the previous vintage, featuring touches of honeysuckle and peach skin with white flowers tucked just behind. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and quite tensile, showing a subtle white pepper and marmalade note toward the precise finish. Very fine, although I have a soft spot for the hedonism shown by the 2016. 2019-2030' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Aug 2018)