Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Gains heft from loads of quince, nectarine, pear and ginger flavors, but the spine shows excellent minerality, with a long, stony feel through the finish. Hints of quinine, verbena and chamomile add even more range. A pristine display. Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Sémillon Gris, Sémillon and Palomino. Drink now through 2022. 583 cases made.’ – Wine Spectator, 94/100 (2016)

'Like 2012 (5 stars, 97 pts), transcendent, rich & complex 2013 8-way chenin-led blend fermented in concrete ‘eggs’ & clay pots; time on lees weaves textures & generous flavours into harmonious, elemental core. Immense interest & charm; accessible, but for the long haul. These in larger formats too.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2016, 4.5*

'Honeyed, creamy nose that gives the impression of satin-smooth texture somehow. A totally flattering and intriguing wine that is clean as a whistle and would stand up to any fine white wine.' – Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (2015)

'30% Chenin Blanc plus nine other varieties in almost equal parts; done mostly in concrete and clay amphoras, with 10% made in big wooden demi-muids: Bright, light yellow. Outstanding aromatic purity and nuance to the pungent aromas of orange blossom, minerals, clove and mint. Highly concentrated yellow fruit flavors are perfectly framed and carried by harmonious ripe acidity. This wonderfully silky white blend really expands to fill the mouth, without any loss of precision. Finishes with great rising length. Sadie whole-bunch-presses this wine on a four-hour cycle, noting that it has more tannins than all of his reds with the exception of Columella. But the wine's phenolic character is well-supported by sheer stuffing and extract.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 95/100 (2015)