Mother Rock Mixed Case 2025

From a single vineyard west of Malmesbury planted in 1987 - bush vines and dry grown. Farmed without pesticides or herbicides since 2009. (The Force Celeste Rosé is from the same vineyard) This is maybe the best vintage of this wine to date.

"Subtle notes of cherry, plum, flowers and herbs on the nose while the palate has lovely fruit expression and energy, the tannins fine. Totally charming." 

- Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

This is always a stand out from the Force Celeste Range, 30% wholebunch fermented. A flinty, yet still green tea nose is compliemented by a lemony and tealike palate. Perfectly balanced.

"Yellow apple, hay and earth on the nose. The palate is full of flavour. Good fruit density and snappy acidity before a dry finish."

- Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

This wine is impossibly fun to drink.

"Fermented and aged in old oak, some flor development lending complexity. Cranberry, orange and rose but also nutty, earthy notes on the nose. Good fruit definition and lively acidity before a savoury finish. Not your average innocuous “pink” wine… "

- Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

With a golden yellow hue, this Chenin Blanc looks like it's going to be rich but has an incredibly bright palate. Green melon, chamomile and honey comb pull through with a pithy finish.

"Quince, apple and potpourri on the nose. Quite lean with a high acidity and a savoury finish."

- Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

100% wholebunch, 16 days fermentation, 5 months submerged cap before pressing.

Winemaker Stompie has had quite a bit of experience with carbonic maceration, but recently has been trying out new techniques, using dry ice to chill the grapes as they come into the cellar.

The idea behind "Brutal Wines" is all about embracing a raw, unadulterated expression of wine. It's a movement within the natural wine world that pushes the boundaries of winemaking even further.

This year is no different to Stompies usual BRUTAL! style - wild, earthy, crunchy. This is his take on a Pinotage: it's Pinot Noir with a splash of Cinsault.

39% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Chardonnay, 23% Grenache Blanc, 15% Chenin Blanc

The very first white wine from the Platteklip farm and Piket-Bo-Berg WO. This wine is a huge deal with tiny quantities. A blend of white varieties grown on Platteklip. Pressed after a 24 hour cold soak

53% Grenache Noir, 31% Pinot Noir, 16% Mourvedre

The very first red wine from the Platteklip farm and Piket-Bo-Berg WO. This wine is a huge deal with tiny quantities. Fresh but rich black cherry and spiced fruit nose with a palate reminiscent of black forest cake. This wine really opens up after a few minutes.
50% wholebunch, use of dry ice to displace oxygen, 16 days maceration, aged in old oak.