Now in Stock: Crystallum
When Peter-Allan releases his single-vineyard range we wait impatiently for them to arrive in our shop - and we are happy to tell you that they were delivered a few days ago! Here are Christian Eedes’ notes on the new vintage:
Ferrum Chardonnay 2023: Grapes from what is provisionally called Shaw’s Mountain just outside the ward of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Matured for 10 months in 300- and 500-litre barrels, 20% new. Forthcoming aromatics of lime, lemon and some struck-match reduction. Excellent fruit density, lively acidity and a pithy finish. Vivid and direct. Alc: 13.38%. Christian Eedes’ rating: 95/100.
Clay Shales Chardonnay 2023: Grapes from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Matured for 10 months in a 2,600-litre foudre. Complex aromatics of pear, peach, citrus, oatmeal, nuts and spice. The palate is rich in the best sense, possessing both weight and texture, the acidity well integrated. Plenty of detail, the finish long and savoury. Alc: 13.71%. Christian Eedes’ rating: 96/100.
Mabalel Pinot Noir 2023: Grapes from Elandskloof. 100% destemmed. Matured for 11 months in barrel, 20% new. Red cherry, strawberry, musk and cured meat on the nose. The palate is rich and flavourful (alc: 13.4%) with moderate acidity and fine, lightly spicy tannins – already approachable. Christian Eedes’ rating: 93/100.
Litigo Pinot Noir 2023: Grapes from Shaw’s Mountain. 75% whole-bunch fermented, matured for 11 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, 30% new. Red cherry, raspberry, floral perfume, fynbos and a hint of earth on the nose. The palate is taut and focused – pure fruit, snappy acidity and powdery tannins, the finish super-dry. Alc: 13.71%. Christian Eedes’ rating: 96/100.
Cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir 2023: Grapes from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. 65% whole-bunch fermented, matured for 11 months in barrel, 25% new. Red and black cherry, spice, earth and a touch of flinty reduction. The palate shows great structure and balance – good depth of fruit, bright acidity and tannins that are firm and densely packed. Layered, long and savoury, this seems particularly age-worthy. Alc: 14.08%. Christian Eedes’ rating: 96/100.
As usual, these are in very short supply so you know what to do…
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Have you ever heard about a great wine but could never find a bottle for yourself (to share with friends, of course)? Well, the team at Wine & Company do all the hard work for you! We visit wine farms and attend tastings to find, taste, and then stock wine from the smaller Estates and independent winemakers who buy grapes and produce outstanding wine under their own labels – much the same as the French negociants have been doing for centuries. Given that these winemakers make wine in such small quantities, sometimes just a single barrel, their wine will never be found on the shelves of the major retailers, but only in independent specialist shops like Wine & Company on High Street, Hermanus.
In addition to the great selection of well-known local wines and MCC's, we also stock craft gin and beer, imported wines, French Champagne, Belgian Ales as well as whisky and other spirits. Wine & Company (established in 1998 by Bartho Eksteen) has a well-earned reputation for stocking hard-to-find small-batch wines and we strive to continue this great tradition. If you purchase a bottle of wine from us and it is faulty we will gladly replace the bottle and return the faulty wine to the winemaker.
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