Grape variety: Palomino
Region: Franschhoek
Alcohol: 11.5%
Bottle size: 750ml (Standard)
Closure: Natural Cork
Drinking window: until 2032
Nose: Aromas of dried hay, honeybush and wet stone. Palate: A refreshing palate that balances a gentle salinity with ripe pear, peach and green apple. A soft, long-lasting finish carries notes of spice and nuttiness. Vintage: The period leading up to harvest was marked by record winter rainfall that replenished the soils and secured vine health. A dry spring and summer kept disease pressure low, while cooler ripening conditions allowed steady fruit development, preserving natural acidity and enhancing aromatic complexity. Vinification: The grapes were harvested at optimal sugar levels and pressed 100% as whole bunches. After natural settling, fermentation took place in used 500-liter French oak barrels, allowing the subtle character of the variety to express itself with purity. Viticulture: Comes from old bush vines planted in 1966 on the summit of the Piekenierskloof Pass, where winters are cold and summers are hot. Large clusters produced a balanced mix of green, yellow and lightly sun-kissed berries, each contributing unique flavor nuances. The pristine terroir of the site and the healthy vines yield grapes of exceptional concentration, salinity and complexity.
