South Africa

88 pts. International Wine report This unique blend of 78% Chenin Blanc 13% Viogner and 9% Roussanne results in a pronounced nose of deep florals, sweet fruits - orange, peach and ruby red grapefruit-, and herbaceous grassy notes. Vegetal notes (spring greens and asparagus) take center stage on the palate with orange and florals appearing mid palate. Viscous with balancing acidity.

The Kasteelberg range of wines celebrates the discovery of the Riebeek Valley and the Kasteelberg mountains in 1661. Kasteelberg stands sentinel over the fertile valley below. From the slopes of the mountains, hand-selected grapes are expertly crafted with care to produce rare and expressive wines. Harvested from an exceptional vineyard in the heart of the Swartland, the Kasteelberg Pinotage is...

This unoaked Chardonnay is an accessible wine with the body of the Chardonnay grape but without the oak and buttery flavors often associated with this cultivar. The color is a brilliant green-gold and the style is dry yet fruity. The nose has pronounced tropical flavors following through onto a palate with a well-rounded, lingering citrus finish.

The color is an attractive bright, ruby red with a purple rim, typical of a young Pinotage. The flavors of this unique South African cultivar are complex and exciting with ripe plum and fruitcake all beautifully integrated and then finished with subtle oak for a lingering aftertaste.

This unwooded style of Viognier offers an accessible wine with ample body. The color is a brilliant green-gold and the style is dry but fruity. The perfume of a floral bouquet greets the nose and follows through with lovely tropical flavors in a light but lingering palate.