100% Sémillon Gris

Wine of Origin: Swartland
Winemaker: Andrea Mullineux

An extremely rare variety, Sémillon Gris is a uniquely South African phenomenon. In the mid-1800s, it accounted for nearly 40% of all vineyards in the country. This wine originates from a heritage vineyard planted in 1960 on the granite slopes of the Paardeberg. Cuttings from this site were carefully propagated over a decade, culminating in the replanting of South Africa’s first officially recognised Sémillon Gris at our regeneratively farmed, certified organic Roundstone estate.

Tasting Notes: 65 years ago, Chubby Checker popularised The Twist, the first Weather Satellite was launched, Bono was born, the laser was invented, JFK was elected US president, a loaf of bread cost 9 cents, and this vineyard was planted on the Granite slopes of the Paardeberg. This exquisite, fresh and textured representation of Sémillon Gris was fermented using only indigenous yeast, which further represents its terroir.

It is a luxury to grow old and this wine links the past with the future, so when you do enjoy it, please play "Stay" by Maurice Williams, written in 1960

Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 60
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 24

This wine is packed in a wooden box.