Shiraz 87% | Mourvedre 4% | Grenache Noir 9%

In the cellar:

The grapes were destemmed, crushed, and fermented in open top bins with punch downs and pump overs performed three times daily. The grapes were then gently pressed into barrels.  Each cultivar was aged respectively in 225, 300 and 500 litres new and second fill, French Oak Barrels for 24 months. Before bottling, Peter will do a tasting and blending – highlighting the qualities and sensory features of each varietal, creating a single, complete, and complex wine.

Maturation:

Each cultivar is matured separately for 24 months in French oak and French Acacia barrels.  This is a combination of new and second fill 225, 300 and 500 litre barrels.

Tasting Notes:

This is a rich, smooth, Shiraz dominant Rhone Style Blend displaying dark fruit flavours and tobacco on the nose.  The wine is smooth and delectable with firm tannins, creating great texture and structure.

ALC: 14.29% | RS: 2.0 | PH: 3.56 | TA: 5.4 | VA: 0.85

Shiraz 100%

In the cellar:

The grapes were destemmed, crushed, and fermented in open top bins with punch downs performed three times daily. The grapes were then gently pressed into barrels.

Maturation:

24 months in French Oak Barrels.  This is a combination of new and second fill, 225, 300 and 500 litre barrels.

Tasting Notes:

This wine is deep plum in colour with delicious, spiced fruit flavours and a punchy peppery aftertaste.

This product is vegan friendly

ALC: 14.1% | RS: 1.8 | PH: 3.51 | TA: 6.0

In the cellar:

The grapes are hand harvested at optimum ripeness, hand sorted, destemmed and pressed.

The Juice was kept cool for settling and yeast added for a slow fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was left in the tank for 6 months before bottling.

Maturation:

3000 l stainless steel tank

Tasting notes

Loyal to the typical character of Sauvignon Blanc, with its freshly vibrant and vivacious juiciness, this wine has aromas of asparagus, cut grass and green peppers with tropical fruit flavours. Every sip will refresh and invigorate you with its subtle minerality. It is a perfect accompaniment to salads, fresh fish and white meat.

This product is vegan friendly

ALC: 13.5% | RS: 1.9 | PH: 3.65 | TA: 5.4

Chardonnay 79% | Pinot Noir 12% | Pinot Meunier 8%

In the cellar:

This wine is made from the second pressing of grapes used to make our Klasiek by Catharine MCC.  Grapes are picked at a balling of 18, hand sorted and very gently, whole bunch pressed.  After extracting just 50% of the juice for the MCC, an extra press will yield  15 – 20% which will go through a cool, slow fermentation ensuring we keep all the fruit flavours of the grapes.

Tasting notes

This wine is fresh and fruity with fresh strawberry notes.  It is perfect for an aperitif, picnics with friends and light meals.

This product is vegan friendly 

ALC: 10.32% | RS: 1.0 | PH: 3.9 | TA: 5.2 | VA: 0.49

Chardonnay 64% | Pinot Noir 24% | Pinot Meunier 8%

In the cellar:

Grapes are picked at a balling of 18, hand sorted and very gently, whole bunch pressed.  After extracting just 50% of the juice, it will be cooled and settled in stainless steel tanks and then slow fermented.  When the wine is ready for bottling, we will make up a mixture of yeast and sugar for bottle fermentation.  The signature bubbles result from a secondary fermentation process in the bottle.  The yeast consumes the sugar, yielding additional CO2 that becomes trapped, creating carbonation.  The bottles are sealed with a crown cap for 36 months during which time the wine will take on the subtle brioche flavours of the yeast, and the CO2 will become more integrated, creating fine bubbles.  The bubbly will then be disgorged and corked with a natural cork – zero-dosage.

Maturation:

36 months on the Leese

Tasting notes

This bone-dry Cap Classique has vibrant and zesty flavours with a crisp, lingering finish. The citrus flavours and fresh brioche nose make it perfect as an aperitif or accompaniment to any meal or desert.

ALC: 12.2% | RS: 1.0 | PH: 3.9 | TA: 3.31

Merlot: 100%

In the cellar:

The grapes were destemmed, crushed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks with punch downs performed three times daily. The grapes were then gently pressed into barrels.

Fermentation:

Aged in 225, 300 and 500 new and second fill, French Oak Barrels for up to 24 months.

Tasting Notes:

This wine is gentle and well rounded. It is complex and versatile and the perfect accompaniment to red and white meat, pasta dishes, and even chocolate. The rich and ripe fruit flavours are well balanced by a fresh savoury finish.

This product is vegan friendly

ALC: 13.7% | RS: 1.9 | PH: 3.38 | TA: 7.8 | VA: 0.85

Every few years, Peter and Cathy will make a ‘Port’ style wine.

The traditional Portuguese Port varietals will be carefully sourced for ageing in their mountainside cellar in Hout Bay. It will always be in very old Oak barrels that will allow for micro-oxidation but not impart with any ‘wood’ characteristics – thus retaining all the delicious fruitiness of the grapes.

The sporadic, very limited release of this delicious wine happens after 5, 10, 15 and eventually 20 years.

ALC: 19% | RS: 98.8 | PH: 3.62 | TA: 5.27 | VA: 0.85