R555.00
Nom stands for nombulelo (“gratitude” in isiXhosa) and Nomkhubulwane (a forgotten African goddess of agriculture). Situated at 700m altitude, the vineyard is a place where gratitude is instilled and tales appear.
Christian Eedes, Winemeag.co.za
“Matured for 10 months in 228-litre barrels, partially % new. Musk, cherry, a hint of orange and white pepper on the nose. The palate is pure and fresh with crunchy tannins – light and vital yet no shortage of flavour. Poised and elegant. 93/100. “
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W.O. Elandskloof
12 barrels produced
Kaaimansgat Vineyard, Elandskloof Valley, Villiersdorp. The soil is shale origin with a significant portion of granite in the topsoil and clay throughout. This vineyard lies at 700 m above sea- level and is surrounded by tall mountains, making for a unique terroir ideal for the optimal ripening of this cultivar. The vineyard was planted in 2008.
Vintage 2023: This was a superb vintage with good conditions for set and ripening. The wine is graceful and poised. The tannin is silky, medium-grained and is supported by fresh acidity, which brings the desired tension and a sense of weightlessness.
Grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, grapes are cold-soaked, fermentation is spontaneous, post-fermentation maceration is complete when the tannins are optimal and the wine spent 10 months in 228 litre French oak barrels (26% new and older).
Mixed red and dark berry fruit, rose hip, lifted cocoa, typical and the unique orange rind character imparted by the vineyard site. Red and black cherry fruit, umami, roasted chestnuts, silky medium grained tannins, balanced acidity and the wine will gather further complexity with age.
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