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Sandstone

This is an innovative blend that captures the most beautiful possible expression of the sandstone-derived soils in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Free by design of excessively dramatic varietal fruit, the focus of the wine is on bright minerality, salinity and vibrant natural acidity, coated by a full and gentle viscosity derived from wild yeasts, and the method of vinification, not from high alcohol. Nearly three decades of family experience have gone into this blend.

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  • Soil Table Mountain Sandstone-derived soil

 

  • Alcohol 12.96%
  • Acid 6.93 g/l
  • pH 3.36
  • Residual Sugar 1.80 g/l

 

  • Fermentation & Maturation  Sauvignon blanc – fermented in Terracotta Amphorae and neutral oak for 6 months.

 

  • Semillon – fermented in Nomblot Egg and neutral oak barrels for 6 months.

 

  • Chardonnay – fermented in Terracotta Amphorae and Ceramic Egg for 6 months.

 

  • Yield 15.60 hl/ha, 2.4 t/ha
  • Production 486 cases

 

  • Blend Composition Sauvignon blanc 63%, Chardonnay 20%, Sémillon 17%

 

  • Fruit Origin Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 100%

 

  • Vegan Friendly

 

  • Release Date February 2026

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Growing Season

After the challenges of the 2024 vintage, 2025 felt perfect. Although yields were very low, as is usual for us, bud break was even and complete following excellent cold units in July and August. The canopies were particularly healthy and there was no disease pressure to speak of. Harvest was relatively compressed, beginning in the 1st week of February as usual, and finishing on February 19th. Rainfall was in line with our long-term average and usefully lower in the month of harvest. Our grapes ripened perfectly with bright acidity and deep fruit flavours. Average maximum temperatures for Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, were a touch warmer than our long-term average at 25.35 Centigrade. The resulting wines have a particular purity of fruit and depth without any excess. We consider 2025 to be one of the best our 45 vintages to date.