The entry on the palate is smooth, with a silky tannin structure and a plush red fruit core. The balanced acidity acts as the perfect foil for the fruit spectrum and carries the wine all the way to the finish, ending with lingering flavours of crunchy red currants and ripe plums.
This wine has a rich and concentrated bouquet of dark berry confit, prunes, vanilla and sweet spice notes. Soft acidity, smooth tannins, and a fruit-forward palate with just a hint of toffee – perfect for those who enjoy a lighter, unwooded style of Pinotage.
Classical varietal aromas of leather, tobacco roll, prunes, cloves, black pepper and game meat, all rounded off by a subtle hint of dark chocolate. The palate is medium bodied, with well integrated tannins and complementary oak nuances. The flavours follow through nicely from the nose, with notes of spice, purple fruits and raspberries. The wine has a juicy fruit core with a satisfying, dry finish.
Cabernet has grown on the granite slopes of the Simonsberg mountain for over 300 years and produces classic, elegant wines. Aromas of cassis and Moroccan mint underlined by robust tannins and a long finish.
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This Chardonnay expresses generous stone fruit aromas, such as peach, with oatmeal and flint. This follows on the palate with ruby grapefruit as the dominant character. Lovely dense palate with great balance between the oak and citrus fruits, supported by sweet zesty acidity.
Oak Valley ‘Fountain of Youth’ Sauvignon Blanc expresses fruit aromas of blackcurrant, granadilla and ripe melons. Flavours of tropical fruit persist on the palate, particularly papaya, litchi and gooseberries. A lovely long finish compliments the dense palate.
Oak Valley Chardonnay expresses very distinctive fruit aromas of green apple, orange peel, vanilla and honey oak characters. Mostly flavours of citrus fruits, orange and lime marmalade, with long lemony and mineral finish. Oak is well integrated and subtle. Full bodied, fresh, clean, elegant and beautifully balanced. Cellaring potential of 5-8 years.
The Groenlandberg Pinot Noir is sourced from a selection of south-facing vineyards situated between 430m and 470m above sea level. There is minimal intervention in the cellar. Whole-bunch fermentations, gentle punch downs and a careful approach to oak maturation, create a delicate Pinot that expresses wonderful fruit and a strong sense of place.
The nose reveals dried florals, fresh red fruits of strawberry and cranberry and inviting savory earthiness. The palate is delicate but has freshness and depth with prominent flavors of pomegranate and strawberry.
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Rich plum, mulberry and mint on the nose, followed by layers of blackcurrant, cherries and spice on the palate. Well balanced & structured with juicy, sweet tannins with a dry finish.
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A powerful blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The wine gained elegant Christmas pudding and tobacco notes from 8 months maturation in 100% French Oak staves. Beautiful aromas of Cigar box, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and mint, together with the smoothness of the Merlot ensure a complex full-bodied red.
Ridgeback Cabernet Franc has upfront blackcurrant taste with hints of green peppercorn and black olive cradled by elegant, ripe tannin and oak spice on the long mineral finish.
Ridgeback Cabernet Sauvignon has classic upfront cassis, dark plum and a hint of mint evolves to notes of cigar box and dried herbs. Firm, ripe tannin, wood spice and minerality linger on the finish.