in the vineyard : Established in 1690 by special decree of Simon van der Stel, the farm was owned by the free burger, Pieter Andersen and named Mere Rust. Acquired by the family Dauphin in 1999 and renamed Allée Bleue, the cellar is situated in the Franschhoek Valley, a premier wine growing area.
in the cellar : Grapes cooled down and crushed. Fermentation on skins for 3 weeks. Press to barrels, Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Ageing in wood for 12 months. 50% new wood, 20% Eastern European oak. Bottled 31 March 2005.