in the vineyard : Climate, soil, altitude and slope orientation is selected to capture as much varietal character as possible. The climate is mild with south and east facing slopes offering natural protection against late afternoon sun. Cooling breezes from both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans ensure rich, slow growing crops. Soils are predominately medium textured and well-drained with good water holding capacity.
The Chenin blanc grapes come from vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Durbanville areas planted at altitudes ranging from 110 to 250 meters above sea level. The vines are trellised and were planted from 1985 to 1990 in yellow brown soil with high clay content.
The White Muscadel grapes came from Franschhoek. The vineyards were planted in 1991 at 260 meters above sea level.
about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked at optimal ripeness. The Chenin blanc was picked at 19º Balling from the middle until the end of February and the White Muscadel was picked at 21,5º Balling at the end of March.