A full-bodied red with layers of dark fruit, Belgian chocolate, spice, white pepper, and a touch of espresso. Aged in new and old oak for sixteen months, and matured in the bottle for another sixteen months, this wine is bold, smooth and confidently structured.
Blend
100% Shiraz
Vineyard
The vineyards rest in the foothills of the Stellenbosch mountains, five kilometres away from, and in sight of, the Atlantic Ocean. In the afternoons, a gentle breeze from False Bay rustles the vines, cooling the grapes. Our unique terroir is made up of a variety of soils, including the region’s native ‘koffie klip’ (literally, ‘coffee rock’) which produces wines with elegance and grace.
Harvest
We pick the grapes at 25°B in the coolness of the morning, placing them in small lug boxes to reduce compaction and damage to the fruit. We then hand sort the grapes. Age of vines: planted in 2008 and 2009 Clone: Shiraz SH9 and SH1 Yield: 6 tonnes/ha
Cellar
Bennie Booysen, our winemaker, has been part of the Klein Welmoed team since the beginning. He planted the first vines in 2008, tending to them as they developed. The farm is very close to his heart, and he is passionate about producing wines that truly express the unique terroir.
