in the vineyard : Climate, soil, altitude and slope orientation are selected to capture as much varietal character as possible. Climate is mild with south and east-facing slopes offering natural protection against late-afternoon sun. Cooling breezed from both Atlantic and Indian Oceans ensure rich, slow-growing crops. Soils are predominately medium textured and well drained with good water holding capacity. The grapes came from vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Durbanville areas, planted from 1987 to 1992 at altitudes ranging from 210 to 430 metres above sea level.