Stellenbosch. That old saying, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” is the inspiration when blending this wine. The idea is to find the perfect balance between the richness and texture of the Roussanne and Viognier and to balance that with the bright fruit and acidity of the Chenin and Verdelho. An incredible treat of peach, brioche, citrus and floral notes – near perfection.
This is a barrel-fermented white blend of Chenin Blanc (42%), Roussanne (30%), Verdelho (17%) and Viognier (11%). This is a single-vineyard wine from the first vineyard you see when you drive on to our Oude Nektar farm. It is a tricky block, with a mix of soils and we tried to turn that into a positive by planting it as a blend. The grapes are all picked at the same time and pressed and fermented together as a true “field blend” 100% barrel fermented in mostly older, neutral oak. An elegant blend combining the richness of Roussanne and Viognier with the bright fruits and natural acidity of Chenin and Verdelho.