Arné
Arné 2021
Plump, black hedgerow fruit with both a subtle tomato plant and spice note, as well as a gentle violet perfume.The palate is structured and generous with the mouthfeel providing an impression of refinement and elegance, as well as generosity and succulence. Ample black and blue fruit flavours but they are countered by a squeeze of dry tannin, making for a well defined mouthful. Oaking is subtle and well integrated, providing a good frame as well as contributing to the lengthy aftertaste. Cohesive, graceful and rewarding.
Arné 2020
The palate is at first restrained before revealing juicy red plums and ripe cherries brushed with peppery spice. Layers of fruit are intertwined with cedar and oak tannin, which is well integrated and poised. The wine appears light, but with time, it gradually reveals its refined depths. Rewardingly long aftertaste.
Arné 2019
An alluring, complex nose of herbs and cocoa powder over dark berry fruit and a gentle whiff of floral violets. The wine is equally appealing in the mouth. Bright purple, soft berry fruit – nicely ripe and succulent with rich fruitcake flavour and a reminder of that violet nuance. Velvety smooth and rounded in texture, the palate is sleek, suave and serious. Well knit oak frames the fruit and provides backbone and structure to conclude in a the long rich finish.
Arné 2018
Spicy red cherry and fruitcake aromas, with a brush of tobacco leaf and a gentle hint of floral overlay. Tempting and subtle. Abundant cherry and plum fruit flavours are tempered by a well-judged, Italianate, dry tannin grip. That grip is balanced by the ripeness of the fruit and a genuine succulence, which characterizes this wine. Textured and plush there is a distinct backbone of spicy oak that frames the mouthful beautifully. Lovely fruitcake, cedar and spice can be found on the layered, nuanced palate. Superb length of flavour that lingers.
Arné 2017
Red fruit, Christmas cake, spice – nutty, lip-smacking succulence on entry, with lingering juicy red fruit and nutty spice and integrated oak on the palate. Lovely pliable lithe but well-structured body. A Supple and succulent wine with a genteel and long finish.
Vintage Notes
The 2021 vintage began later than usual due to cooler weather throughout the season. With water resources replenished, vine growth, bunch numbers, and berry sizes improved significantly. The cooler weather allowed us to harvest the grapes at the optimal time, resulting in good colour extraction and higher natural acidity. Patrons can look forward to exceptional wines from the 2021 vintage.
Winemaking
Arne is a Sangiovese and Merlot co-fermented wine. Instead of blending the two components at the end of fermentation, co-fermentation allows these two cultivars to work in perfect harmony. Each contributes a distinct characteristic to the final product, which will be captured during co-fermentation. The wine was fermented on the skins until dry, then pressed. Malolactic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks. Ageing took place in 225L French oak barrels for 16 months.
Origin of Fruit
Darling/Groenekloof
Vintage Notes
Good winter conditions layed the foundation for a good harvest, which yielded a larger crop than the previous year. The soils were well supplemented because of increased winter rainfall. This allowed for post-harvest irrigation and healthier vines. Moderate summer temperatures during ripening contributed to good flavor retention in the fruit. 2020 promises a full-bodied wine with concentrated flavor profiles.
Winemaking
Arnè is a co-fermented blend between Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. Instead of blending the two components at the end of fermentation, co-fermentation helps to bring these two cultivars perfectly together in harmony. Each contributes a distinct characteristic to the final wine. The wine fermented dry on the skins before being pressed. Malolactic fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks before being matured for 10 months in 225l French oak barrels.
Origin of Fruit
ROODERUST (GROENEKLOOF)
Vintage Notes
Even with a moderate to good rainfall, many vines where still struggling to recover from the drought the Western Cape has experienced over the past 3-4 years. Crop size hit a record low. Good quality wines can be expected from this vintage despite the lower yields and some uneven ripening. Smaller berries contributed to a good concentration of flavours and an ideal balance between acidity and sugar.
Winemaking
Arne is a co-fermented wine between Sangiovese and Merlot varietals. Instead of blending the two components at the end of fermentation, co-fermentation helps to bring these two cultivars perfectly together in harmony. Each contributing their own unique characteristic to the final product that will be captured during co-fermentation. The wine was fermented dry on the skins and pressed thereafter. Malolactic fermentation was completed in Stainless steel tanks. Aging was done in 225L French oak barrels for 10 months.
Origin of Fruit
ROODERUST (GROENEKLOOF)
Vintage Notes
Despite challenging conditions with this harvest as a result of the prolonged drought in South Africa the resulting comparatively smaller crop is showing excellent quality.
Winemaking
Arne is a co-fermentation between Sangiovese and Merlot. Instead of blending the two components at the end of fermentation, co-fermentation helps to bring these two cultivars perfectly together in harmony. Each contributing their own unique characteristic to the final product perfectly captured during cofermentation. The wine was fermented dry on the skins and pressed thereafter. Malolactic fermentation was completed in Stainless steel tanks. Aging was done in 225L French oak barrels for 10 months.
Origin of fruit
ROODERUST (GROENEKLOOF)
Food Pairing
Mushroom Arancini stuffed with Fontina cheese
Vintage Notes
The harvest was slightly higher in volume than initially expected. This was the second consecutive dry and hot year, but cooler nights during the growing season and the absence of heatwaves during harvest time, helped to buffer the effect of the drought. The upside of these dry weather conditions is that the vineyards are healthier with smaller berries providing good colour and a flavour concentration.
Winemaking
The harvest was slightly higher in volume than initially expected. This was the second consecutive dry and hot year, but cooler nights during the growing season and the absence of heatwaves during harvest time, helped to buffer the effect of the drought. The upside of these dry weather conditions is that the vineyards are healthier with smaller berries providing good colour and a flavour concentration.
Origin of fruit
ROODERUST (GROENEKLOOF)
Food Pairing
Mushroom Arancini stuffed with Fontina cheese
Arné
Red fruit, Christmas cake, spice – nutty, lip-smacking succulence with lingering juicy red fruit.
Pinot Grigio
Expressive nectarine, elderflower and gentle citrus nose, gentle hint of melon too.
Sangiovese
Subtle spice and perfume aromas overlay the rich cherry and blackberry fruit.