Origin: Franschhoek / Piekenierskloof

Grape varieties: Pinotage

Style of wine: Dry red wine

Vinification: The grapes were sources from our own pristine vineyards and from selected site on the Citrusdal Mountain. After harvesting, cooling and sorting, the grapes were crushed to red wine fermenters and a cold soak done @ 7 C for 4 days before pressing at 8 B. This ensures a supple and smooth Pinotage. The finished wine underwent MLF in barrel and tank maturation for 12 months on staves before blending and bottling.Wine description: The wine has an intense ruby red colour. Abundant strawberries and ripe cherries flavours on the nose. A slight hint of chocolate, liquorice and coffee gives added complexity. The palate is smooth and soft with beautiful fruit that lingers. Elegant tannin structure rounds of the this accessible wine which will age well over the next 2-3 years.

Analysis:

Alcohol 14.5% vol
Residual Sugar 4.1 gm/l
Total Acidity 5.6 gm/l
pH 3.55

Food pairing: The wine is a perfect companion for a juicy lamb roast with baby vegetables or fresh pasta at your favourite Italian place, or on its own.

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2009

Origin: Stellenbosch

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Merlot 40%

Style of wine: Barrel Matured Red Wine

Wood Maturation: 14 Months French Oak; 50% new

Vinification: Selected grapes were sourced from the Stellenbosch area and sorted before crushing. 4 days cold soaking to enhance colourand fruit potential before being fermented in tank with temperature peaking at 28°C.Post fermentation maceration for 2 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Wine description: A deep ruby red colour. Powerful aromas of fresh mint,fynbos and lead pencil. This is followed by a luscious red berries, savoury cloves and delicate chocolate flavours. The palate is
full of structure and elegance. All these components are beautifully enfolded in supple tannins.

Analysis:

Alcohol 14.4 % vol
Residual Sugar 1.9 gm/l
Total Acidity 6.15 gm/l
pH 3.57

Food pairing: Springbok or Venison lion grilled to perfection served with roasted vegetables and a delectable garlic and chilly butter. Also great with duck confit.

Allée Bleue Cape Ruby 2011

Origin: Franschhoek

Grape varieties: Pinotage

Style of wine: Wood matured fortified red wine

Vinification: The Pinotage grapes were left on the vines until they reached 28.5°balling and then harvested by hand. Yeast was added and the wine was allowed to ferment until a sugar level of 90 grams per liter was reached. The wine was fortified using grape spiritis and pressed. Afterwards aging was done in French oak barrels.

Wood maturation: 10 months in 3r & 4th fill French oak barrels

Wine description: Intense aromas of cherries and Christmas pudding. Well supported by rich vanilla and intriguing spiciness. A truly complex and layered wine which will age beautifully over the next 5-8 years.

Brut Rosé 2011

Origin: Franschhoek / Walker Bay

Grape varieties: Pinotage 57% / Chenin Blanc 35% / Pinot Nior 8%

Style of wine: Bottled fermented sparkling wine (MCC)

Vinification: Made in the traditional way this wine was blended by only using the cuvee (first pressing). 
A blend of Pinotage, CheninBlanc and Pinot Nior was used to emphasize the fruit on this Brut Rosé. 
After bottling, the wine spent 10 months on the lees to develop the delicate brioche flavours that these 
wines are known for. Disgorgement took place in August 2012 and the wine will develop further richness on the cork.
Drink now or in the next 2 – 3 years.

Maturation: Tank fermented and then bottle fermented and aged for 10 
months

Winemaker’s notes: A fresh and lively MCC filled with flavours of strawberries, rose petals and candyfloss. 
The palate is clean and refreshing with a crisp but balanced acidity. A great sparkling 
wine for those special friends and moments in life. Memories in a bottle.

Analysis: 

Alcohol 12.8% vol
Residual Sugar 7.5 gm/l
Total Acidity 6.8 gm/l
pH 3.3

Food pairing: Will pair well with bruschettas topped with fresh salmon and an herb cream cheese. 
Sushi platters with Tempura prawns, Norwegian Salmon Roses and Tuna Nigiri.

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2012
Origin: Walker Bay
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
Style of wine: Dry white wine
Vinification: The grapes were sources from selected vineyards in the Walker Bay area.
The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to ensure the freshness that Sauvignon is renowned for. 
The grapes were harvested at night and stored in a cool room until being sorted, crushed and pressed the following day.Lees rubbing of 4 days was done at 3°C to extract the delicate fruit flavours. The juice was racked and inoculated with yeast and cold fermented in tank until dry. 
The wine was aged on the lees for 3 months before racking and sulphuring 
to ensure a silky aftertaste. Another 2 months of lees aging was done prior to bottling.
Winemaker’s notes: Star bright hue with shades of green. Sweet tropical fruit invites you on the nose. 
This is followed by intense passion fruit aromas well supported by hints of green pepper and typical herbaseousness. 
The palate is fresh and lively with loads of summer flavours and clean, crisp finish.
Analysis:
Alcohol 13. 0% vol
Residual Sugar 4.2 gm/l
Total Acidity 6.2 gm/l
pH 3.35
Food paring: Light vegetarian pasta with fresh Allée Bleue herbs.  Scallops in a fresh citrus jus topped with 
marinated orange peel.

CHENIN BLANC 2012

Origin: Franschhoek / Walker Bay

Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc 93% / Viognier 7%

Style of wine: Wood Fermented Dry White Wine

Vinification: The grapes were sources from selected vineyards in the Walker Bay and Franschhoek Valley. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to ensure the rich and ripe flavours Chenin is known for. The grapes were sorted, pressed and then settled. The juice was racked and inoculated with yeast and after doing 50% of the ferment in tank it was transferred to barrel to complete the fermentation. The wine was then aged on the lees in barrel for 6 months prior bottling.

Wood maturation: 25% New French Oak and the rest 2nd and 3rd fill barrels of which all are 400 litre.

Winemaker’s notes: The wine has a pale straw colour with a green tinge. Intense aromas of tropical fruit is well supported by an elegant vanilla and nutty bouquet. The palate is rich and vibrant with layers of sundried fruits and a citrus hint. The rich and ripe flavours are in perfect harmony with the zesty minerality.

Analysis:

Alcohol 14.5 % vol
Residual Sugar 4.6 gm/l
Total Acidity 5.9 gm/l
pH 3.32

Food pairing: Serve this delightful Chenin with rich seafood dishes such as seared Tuna with balsamic reduction, flame grilled line fish with lemon butter and grilled vegetable or West Coast mussels in a creamy white wine sauce.

Pressed off skins after 5 days.  Malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Wood maturation: 14 months in 10% American and 90% French oak. 60% were new and the rest 2nd and 3rd fill.

Winemaker’s note: Intense brick red colour. Upfront fruit reminding of ripe cherries and strawberries. Followed by sweet vanilla pods and some liquorice which are all true to the cultivar. The pallet is rich, soft and very elegant. A full flavoured Pinotage which reflects the terrior and the cultivar. Will age well over the next 3 to 5 years

Analysis:

Alcohol 15.0% vol

Residual Sugar  2.0gm/l

Total Acidity  4.9gm/l

pH  3.9

Food pairing: Springbok loin Beef Wellington with a berry jus and glazed vegetables.