WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES Our lightly wooded 2018 vintage is an elegant, full-bodied wine with outstanding fruit and wood integration. Experience citrus, almonds and creamy notes with nuances of vanilla. The wine has focused acidity on the palate with an elegant fruit driven, and slight mineral lingering finish supported by the oak.   VINTAGE 2019   VARIETY 100% Chardonnay   WINE OF ORIGIN Franschhoek   AWARDS Bronze - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show   VINIFICATION The Chardonnay grapes come from the Robertsvlei valley in Franschhoek. With temperatures of up to 5°C cooler than the Franschhoek valley floor, this is ideal for the cultivation of this noble variety. A longer ripening period, moderate rainfall and open canopies allow the sunshine to yellow the grapes resulting in concentrated fruit flavours.The wine was matured for 11 months in 50% first fill, 30% second fill and 20% third fill 500L French oak barrels.   SERVING SUGGESTION Sip this beautifully textured wine with smoked fish and creamy  seafood dishes.  It also works well with roasted pork or chicken.   AGEING POTENTIAL Enjoy now, or allow this wine to allure you with its elegance for a further eight to 10 years.   TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Alc:  13.69 % pH:  3.50 RS:  4 g/l TA:  5.3 g/l

WINE MAKER'S TASTING NOTES The 2018 harvest yielded significantly smaller berries with more concentrated flavours which inspired us to produce our very first Merlot. The Grande Provence Merlot started out as a component for our The Grande Provence Red blend, and it still is, but it also evolved into a standalone wine due to its fruit purity, its elegance and complexity. The vineyard is situated in the Helderberg region that gets a lovely cooling sea breeze which results in smaller berry formation with a lot of concentration. It allows us to extract and form a very elegant tannin structure. ThIs Merlot front notes of vibrant dark cherries and raspberries with hints of wild herbs, tomato leaf and dark chocolate enlivened by touches of cinnamon, cloves, orange peel and earthy tones. The palate is supported by a supple, smooth tannin structure.   VINTAGE 2018 - maiden vintage   VARIETY 100% Merlot   WINE OF ORIGIN Stellemnbosch   VINIFICATION Our Merlot is sourced from vineyards in the famous Golden Triangle area of Stellenbosch. To capture the sought after varietal characteristics, the grapes are picked early morning at optimal ripeness. The grapes are brought into the cellar where they are destemmed and cold soaked for a week. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then barrel aged for 12 months.   SERVING SUGGESTION This medium-bodied wine has soft, velvety tannins and is best enjoyed with herb crusted lamb, oxtail or hearty stews.   AGEING POTENTIAL Drinking well already, yet promises greater integration and intrigue for up to 10 years from vintage.   TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Alc:  14 % pH:  3.55 RS:  2.2 g/l TA:  5.5 g/l