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Critics Ratings

'Olerasay is what Andrea Mullineux calls a "bullet-proofed wine", made using a solera system that dates back to 2008. This is the third release of this remarkable aged Chenin Blanc and it's the best yet. Intensely sweet at 370 grams of sugar, with volatile acidity of 1.5 grams, it displays flavours of walnut, fig, raisins, quince, marmalade and desiccated coconut. Stunning stuff. 2024-30.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2022, 97/100

'Picked with yields around 4 tons per hectare with a balling of 22 at harvest, the concentration and intensity of this wine is clear to see from the word go. The aromatics on opening initially were slightly more boldly fruity with youthful nuances of peaches and dried apricot, marmalade, passion fruit and honey. But with a little time and exposure to air, the nose becomes a lot more perfumed and intricate as it starts to unfurl to show more of its solera complexity. The aromatics display notes of dried rose petals, peach tea, chamomile and honey and an underlying note of dried straw, freshly baked apple strudel pastries and crème brulee. On the palate the texture is dreamy and plush, superbly balanced with a silky soft glycerol texture that glides off the tongue like a drop of oil on a block of ice. The intensity is focused and fabulously potent with incredible depth and breadth without ever becoming too unctuous, overwhelming, or too sweet thanks to a deliciously intense, invigorating tangy acidity. The finish is splendidly long and persistent leaving an attractive aftertaste of caramelized almonds, marzipan and dried guava roll. Simply pitch perfect. What else can one say other than this truly is an extraordinary and unique vinous creation. Drink now and over the next 40+ years.' - Greg Sherwood MW, 100/100 (Aug 2022)

'Olerasay 3º, however, is sublime. Containing every vintage from 2008 to 2021, total production amounts to 1 800 375ml bottles. This is down from 6 180 bottles in the case of 2º as the intention is to bottle every year going forwards. Version 3º has super-complex aromatics of potpourri, fynbos, marmalade and dried peach and apricot while the palate has great depth matched by bracing acidity. The texture is thick but not unctuous and the wine moves well in the mouth. Wonderfully balanced, the finish is extraordinarily long and savoury.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 98/100 (Aug 2022)