Stories of hand crafted artisan stone walls, restoration of an original farmhouse and planting of vineyards in deep, clay-rich Bokkeveld shale soil and Table Mountain Sandstone add to the "terroir" of the wine.
I particularly enjoyed the Vertical aspect of tasting offered.
Two Whites - A subtle Sauvignon Blanc versus a Semillon led Sauvignon Blanc Oaked Blend.
Then a Shiraz made from 7 different clones of Shiraz versus the Swartberg Shiraz both blended with Mourvèdre & Voignier to compliment the wine and matured in Oak for 12 months with the carefully selected Swartberg having an American component.
Ending with The Blend, which is a Cabernet Sauvignon led Bordeaux blend versus Five Arches, which is a much bolder oak matured Reserve Bordeaux blend.
The evening was rounded off with a tasting of the 4 years in a row SA Olive Gold Award winning intense Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced & processed on the Estate from 5 varieties of Olives . Interesting discussion around the health aspects of Olive Oil ended the evening.
Overall a great tasting from passionate wine-makers who believe that
"behind every wine is a good story".
