in the vineyard : These wines were produced by the Bouwland winery which is owned and run by the farm workers, who through an exciting empowerment project, bought the majority of the shares in the property. Together with celebrated winemaker Beyers Truter who retains an interest in the farm, the team has produced these deliciously rich and fruity wines.
Climate: In general a very cool and dry growing as well as ripening season. December being the only hot month and March had an above average rainfall. Because of the cool ripening we had a very even and slow ripening period with good sugar, colour and flavour development. In general a good year.
Soil: Hutton, Clovelly, Kroonstad
Yield: 5,5 Tons/ha