in the vineyard : Grapes were sourced from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Robertson and Durbanville ranging in age from 9 to 17 years old, grown in soils varying from decomposed granite to deep Clovelly and Hutton, with excellent drainage. Located at altitudes from 210m to 410m, the trellised vineyards face south-east to south-west and are thus ideally positioned to take advantage of prevailing sea-breezes. However, appropriate canopy management and row orientation minimises wind damage.