Made from Viognier grapes that have been air dried on straw mats and gently aged for twenty-four months in a single oak barrel, this is a dessert wine with real intensity. Dried apricot, pineapple and a nutty, savoury edge come together in a long, golden finish.
Awards
This wine has won multiple awards, including the Michelangelo Double Gold award for the 2018 vintage.
Blend
100% Viognier
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 22.5°B to 23°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: Viognier VR1A 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.
