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Critics Ratings

'Maiden vintage. Blood orange peel, pomegranate, star anise. Succulent and crunchy, with immaculate life. Chalky tannins, vibrant acidity. This is the most youthful and feminine of the 2015's showing off the cool site. A personal favourite. ' - Higgo Jacobs (Feb 2022)

'There's earth, raspberry and even dark chocolate notes on 2015 from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Richly textured, its intense cherry depth of flavour supported by balanced structure of light tannin and integrated acidity. Yet there's already a light ethereal element. Finely calculated oaking on all these - 20-25% new French, 11 months.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)

'Made with Pinot purchased from La Vierge's substantial holdings on the Ridge, this is the second release of this 150 case bottling. The freshness of the sea breeze influence combines appealingly with the 10% whole bunch spice and redcurrant and black cherry fruit.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 93/100