Recent additions to our fine wine list

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2022 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek Dry | Red | Still | 14%

The fruit for the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah comes 90% from the Porseleinberg farm and 10% from Goldmine. This is a spicy, nuanced Syrah with around two thirds whole bunch that was vinified in concrete before ageing in large foudres and 500 litre barrels. There are aromas of cracked pepper, roast beef, with a fleshy and rounded feel to the bramble fruit. The tannins are ripe but well defined adding tension to the finish. An excellent effort and another great Syrah from Gottfried.

Ready: 2025 - 2034
2024 Chenin Blanc, Reyneke, Stellenbosch Dry | White | Still | 13%

This old-vine Chenin is a blend of Reyneke's oldest vineyards planted in 1974 and 1976. The grapes were fermented in 500 litre amphora and a large foudre. It offers notes of ginger, quince, apricot and white peach. There is a texture here which is round but there is a flash of acid that drives through giving a real sense of salinity and purity. The finish is fresh and extremely well balanced with notes of fresh pear and honeysuckle.

Ready: 2025 - 2038
2023 Syrah, Reyneke, Stellenbosch Dry | Red | Still | 13.5%

This Syrah from Reyneke is around a third whole bunch fermented, a third submerged cap fermented, and a third crushed and destemmed fruit. It is refined and spicy, with delicious and classic Syrah aromatics of wild herbs, lavender, black pepper and black olive. The palate is fleshy but still so elegant with juicy dark berry fruit and a peppery spice on the finish. Very classic and certainly reminds you of a young Cornas.

Ready: 2025 - 2042
2023 Emma's Pinot Noir, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Red | Still

A collaboration between Emma and JC Martin, this single-site vineyard wine represents the intimate, family-driven approach that defines Creation. Emma made her first wine when she was 10 years old under the guidance of her father in 2012, and "wowed the wine world" with her debut vintage at age 11. This is a small production wine with notes of rose petal, wild cherry and black tea. A wine of drama and presence with layers of detail.

Ready: 2025 - 2038
2023 Glenn's Chardonnay, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde White | Still

Glenn Martin, the 4th generation winemaker in both family's traditions, works alongside his father JC on this brilliant Chardonnay, crafted from the same block as The Art but entirely wild yeast fermented. A savoury, complex wine that represents the next generation of Creation's winemaking excellence. There are notes of acacia and orange peel with a fine flinty note, white flowers and a crystalline energy.

Ready: 2025 - 2035
2023 Reserve Pinot Noir, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Red | Still

Smooth yet complex with layers of fresh cherry fruit and piquant spice. Supple tannins ensure excellent maturation potential - this is serious Pinot Noir that will develop beautifully in your cellar. A fragrant and supple Pinot that overdelivers for the price.

Ready: 2025 - 2034
2023 Art of Pinot Noir, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde Red | Still | 13.5%

Single-site specific and barrel selected. Utterly enchanting with complex velvety texture, spice and perfume. This is Pinot Noir at its most charming. There is a tension to the wine with accents of sandalwood and white pepper while the finish is long, saline and focused.

Ready: 2025 - 2037
2023 Reserve Chardonnay, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde White | Still | 13.5%

Single-vineyard selection showcasing vibrant grapefruit and fragrant apple with honey and cinnamon hints. A complex, site-specific Chardonnay that delviers heaps of complexity at a fraction of the price of many other esteemed regions.

Ready: 2025 - 2032
2023 Art of Chardonnay, Creation Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde White | Still

Single-site specific and barrel selected, this wine offers steely tension yet elegant refinement. Seams of quartz sparkle in this particular vineyard, creating mineral complexity that develops beautifully with age. There are notes of toast, some stone fruits and a very saline core to the wine. A brilliant Burgundy-styled Chardonnay.

Ready: 2025 - 2034
2024 Fogwell Syrah, Chris Alheit, Western Cape Dry | Red | Still

The second vintage of this new Syrah made by Chris Alheit, as part of a partnership between the Fogwell and Alheit families. The grapes come from two sites, one in the Swartland on shist soils and one in the Polkadraai from granite. This is a peppery, red berry fruited Syrah that is beautifully perfumed. Fine, detailed and supple, it is a beautiful red that will age effortlessly.

Ready: 2025 - 2035

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