in the vineyard : The grapes came from vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Durbanville areas, planted at altitudes ranging from 110 to 260 metres above sea level. The vines are trellised and were established from 1984 to 1989.
The climate
The winter before the vintage was marked by below average rainfall and temperatures, followed by a mild to warm spring. The ripening and harvesting period was cool with rainfall at times during the harvest.