Scions of Sinai Mixed Case 2025

From a single vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
W.O. Stellenbosch
Grown on open, porous top soils, allowing the grape to ripen mid February before the excessive heat of late summer or early autumn rain. Pure fruit expression of cassis and a hint of dusty earth, violets and black cherry. Slow fermentation and gentle pressing ensure persistent fruit weight and dry finish with abundant fruit tannin structure.

“Exceptionally fragrant with notes of red and black berries, rose, violets and herbs. The palate shows a dense core of fruit, bright acidity and tannins that are firm but not forbidding. Not massively extracted but nevertheless properly structured and convincingly age-worthy. 95/100” Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

Single Vineyard Certified (100% Cinsault)
W.O. Stellenbosch
From one of the few remaining old vine Cinsault blocks in Stellenbosch, renowned for its dense fruit profile and concentration. Youthful, bright and pure aromatics, textured structure from mid- palate to dry and grippy finish. Lots of intensity and depth.

“Cranberry and raspberry on the nose plus hints of floral perfume and spice. Excellent fruit purity, bright acidity and fine, chalky tannins, the finish long and utterly dry. Light and energetic, with sufficient mid-palate presence without ever becoming plush. 95/100” Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

Single Vineyard and Certified Heritage Vineyard (100% Chenin blanc)
W.O. Stellenbosch
From a single south-east facing slope on weathered granite soils, dryland farmed and planted in 1978. Fermented in a mix of concrete and old foudre. The porous top soils of the Helderberg allowed for early ripening which resulted in a bright fruit profile with a quiet intensity and length, elegant extract and coating acidity with a fine powdery texture on the finish.

“Subtle aromatics of hay, peach and soft citrus while the palate is intense without undue weight, the tangy acidity beautifully integrated. Layers of flavour unfold gradually before a gently savoury finish. To call it stingy would be unfair but it is certainly understated – cerebral rather than hedonistic. 93/100” Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

Single Vineyard Certified (100% Grenache blanc)
W.O. Klein Karoo
Inspired by working with continental climate Grenache Blanc in Spain’s Priorat & Montsant regions. From a single vineyard in the Klein Karoo, 460m altitude, on shale soils. Fermentation in 40% stainless steel, 60% 400L & 500L French oak. The good rainfall resulted in low pH's, a more delicate aromatic profile of lime zest and chamomile with a lean saline acidity and weightless texture. Beautifully dry and with good aging potential.

“Elusive aromatics of lime, white peach, flowers and herbs. The palate is lean but not insubstantial, showing admirable fruit purity and invigorating acidity before a finish that is dry but not aggressively so. Ethereal although that acidity can’t be ignored. 93/100 | Classic” Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

Single Vineyard and Certified Heritage Vineyard (100% Pinotage)
W.O. Stellenbosch
Rustenhof Farm (Firgrove/Lower Helderberg) - P. Bredell Planted: 1976
Clone unknown, interesting DNA here. 101-14 rootstock Decomposed Granite. High in silica. Sandy/Well drained.

Christian Eedes, Winemag
“Grapes from a vineyard planted in 1976. Vinification as for the Cinsault. Top notes of rose, potpourri and fynbos before plum and black cherry on the nose. The palate is light-bodied with mouth-watering acidity, and firm but fine tannins which lend a pleasant, black-chocolate-like bitterness to the finish. 94/100.”

Single Vineyard Certified (100% Syrah) 0,8 ha
W.O. Stellenbosch
Seelug Farm (Firgrove/Lower Helderberg) - C & E. Fick Planted: 1999 (Clone SH1A on 101/14) ‘Treinspoor’ method Decomposed Granite. High in silica. Sandy top, duplex koffieklip layer at one meter down.

Christian Eedes, Winemag:
“Grapes from vineyard planted between 1996 and 1999 and untrellised, rare for this variety. 90% whole-cluster fermentation before maturation lasting 12 months, 80% in concrete and 20% in old oak. Red and black berries, lily, violet and pepper on the nose. The palate has excellent fruit expression, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Succulent without being sweet or weighty. Wonderfully well-judged, being both seamless and intricate. 96/100.”