Scions of Sinai | Single Vineyard Series | Mixed Case 2025

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. Heady aromatics of red and black cherry, plum, florals and fynbos. The palate shows plush fruit—rounded but not overly sweet, bright acidity lending balance. The tannins are soft, perhaps lacking a little grip, but the finish is still clean and dry. Harvested 18 January, alcohol at 13.5%. 92/100.”

Single Vineyard Certified (100% Grenache blanc)
W.O. Klein Karoo
Welgevonden (Middelplaas/De Rust) - JD Grinister (Farmer) Planted: 2009
Decomposed Schist and Shale clay loams. Red brown and hard when dry. Close to the nearby mountain rock pools, which supplies water when needed in tough dry spells.

Christian Eedes, Winemag
“Grapes from a Klein Karoo vineyard planted in 2009. Boisterous aromatics of flowers, herbs, citrus, peach and ginger, with an intriguing yeasty edge. The palate is marked by great fruit purity and racy acidity, the finish long and dry. Intensely flavoured with a compelling angularity – arresting and hugely characterful. Alc: 12.5%. 95/100.”

Single Vineyard and Certified Heritage Vineyard (100% Chenin blanc)
W.O. Stellenbosch (Firgrove, close to False Bay shoreline). Rustenhof Farm - P. Bredell
Planted: 1978. Contours facing South East Wheathered Granite.
High in silica and feldspars. Sandy textured and well drained.

Christian Eedes, Winemag:
“Grapes from a vineyard planted in 1978. Sublime, extraordinarily intricate aromatics: fynbos and fennel, blossom and pear, peach, lime, lemon and green apple, all overlaid with a whisper of flinty reduction. The palate is taut and linear, intense without excess weight, coursing with energy. The finish is long, pithy, resonant. A wine of remarkable clarity – complex yet composed, and perilously close to complete. Alc: 12.5%. 98/100”

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 a 0.7ha vineyard planted in 1999. 85% whole-cluster fermentation before maturation lasting 12 months, 80% in concrete and 20% in old oak. Evocative aromatics – an initial touch of reduction, not unwelcome, giving way to dark berries, lilies, herbs and a twist of black pepper. The palate offers generous fruit, neatly balanced by fresh acidity, the tannins fine-grained and mouth-coating. There’s a particularly appealing suppleness to the wine in this vintage – harmonious and assured. Alc: 13%. 95/100.”

From a single vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
W.O. Stellenbosch
Rustenhof Farm (Firgrove/Lower Helderberg) - P. Bredell Planted: 2009 and Trellised rows NW to SE direction Decomposed Granite. High in Iron Ferricrete ‘crumbs’. Sandy top, duplex koffieklip and clay further down.
3,5km from the shores, overlooking False Bay

Christian Eedes, Winemag:
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From a vineyard planted in 2008 on a combination of granite and ferricrete. Matured for 12 months in older 225- and 228-litre barrels. Cassis, maybe a touch of olive, rose and some leafiness on the nose while the palate is medium-bodied – great fruit integrity, fresh acidity and firm but not coarse tannins. Pure and balanced, demonstrating that not all Cab needs to be gargantuan… 93/100.”

Single Vineyard Certified (100% Cinsault)
W.O. Stellenbosch
Rustenhof Farm (Firgrove/Lower Helderberg) - P. Bredell Planted: 1988
Decomposed Granite. High in silica. Sandy top, duplex clay. Some koffieklip.

Christian Eedes, Winemag:
“Grapes from a vineyard planted originally planted in 1968 and then renewed with interplanting in 1988. 25% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 11 months in older 225- and 400-litre barrels. Beautifully perfumed with notes of cherry, plum, pomegranate, rose, violet and a touch of herb. The palate is seamless – vivid fruit, bright acidity and ultra-fine, powdery tannins come together in very pleasing fashion. The finish is long and saline. Alc: 12.5%. 95/100.”