Brandnetel Chenin Blanc
Brimming with delicate notes of quince, white peach and blood orange, the palate pulls through with quintessential Chenin blanc star power, including a rich and more-ish palate and lemon-zip acidity
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Brimming with delicate notes of quince, white peach and blood orange, the palate pulls through with quintessential Chenin blanc star power, including a rich and more-ish palate and lemon-zip acidity
A five-star Chenin blanc, this is the first wine we made and where it all began. Chenin blanc is a veritable chameleon of the Cape vineyards, beloved for its spectacular versatility and complex personality achieved in older vines.
Delicate and generous bubbles with crisp aromatic complexity of citrus blossom and white fruit. Vibrant entry with a delicate concentrated structure. Overall balanced finesse with an appealing acidity offering a long attractive crystalline finish.
Dark salmon colour with a delectable fine mousse.
Cherry and pomegranate aromas on the nose accentuate
juicy red grapefruit and white peach flavours on the palate making for a lingering and silky finish
Crushed red velvet in appearance. Upfront red fruit, seductive spice and velvety tannins
gives a definite nod to its Pinot Noir parentage. Ripe plums, berries, hints of earthiness and
floral notes round out the pallet.
Don’t fret, you don’t need to wear your khakis when drinking Khakibos. Tagetes minuta was dubbed Khakibos (khaki bush) by the Boers in South Africa because of the khaki uniforms the British troops wore during the Anglo-Boer War.
It doesn’t matter if you can’t pronounce it, all that matters is that you enjoy it! Our Knapsekêrel Cabernet franc flies the flag of this special variety high, showing off classic varieties of dried thyme, violet and blackberries
Black nightshade or ‘nastergal’ is a weed producing very ripe, dark purple berries which are hand-selected and used in local cuisine
Golden hued and full bodied, with melon and spicy baked apple aromas. Layered, with mineral notes enhanced by honeycomb and caramel flavours from lees contact. This wine is a great example of the harmonious balance achieved between fruit and oak.
This 37-years old vineyard lays 300m above sea level on a south-easterly slope facing east-west. On 8th of August 1963 the Shackleton MR.3 1718 crashed into the Stettynkloof mountains.
Survival is everything in the Swartland. Springdoring (Cenchrus incertus), the resolute hitchhiker, is quick to attach and slow to let go. But not quite as stubborn and persistent as our hardened Chenin Blanc vines.
The Stellenbosch 1679 range of wines is comprised of premium blends and cultivars that truly represent and embody Stellenbosch. These wines are curated with passion from vines caringly nurtured, producing a range of wines that have rewritten history