Strong reddish clay and decomposing
granite combine to produce soil that facilitates slow-growing vines
and small berries rich in pigment and flavour. Planted east to west on
predominantly north-facing slopes, our vines soak in the full benefit
of the South African sun. Cool south-westerly breezes from the nearby
ocean provide ideal conditions for the slow ripening of the grapes and
an abundance of varietal flavour.
With the benefit
of satellite surveys and soil analyses to identify the unique
micro-climatic conditions on the farm’s slopes, we plant only grape
varietals suited to the terroir. White wine varietals include Chenin
Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Chardonnay. Red wine
varietals include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Petit
Verdot, Mourvèdre and Pinot Noir.