Vriesenhof Vineyards - (South Africa)
At Vriesenhof, the art of winemaking is a fascinating journey that begins in the vineyards and ends with the enjoyment that accompanies a raised glass. Follow this journey and you will most certainly pause for reflection in the solitude of the Vriesenhof cellars. Traditional wood maturation methods combine effortlessly with modern fermentation processes. Add to this an ageing process that takes place in a setting disturbed only by the patient ticking of the clock and the artistry of the winemaker at work and you'll soon understand why Vriesenhof consistently delivers wines of true Stellenbosch origin.
2022 Vriesenhof Vineyards Vriesenhof Grenache
0.75 l Rosé
Stellenbosch South Africa
Delicate salmon-pink colour. Fine nose of stone fruit and more floral notes. A hint of ripe strawberry colours the whole. Clean and pure style. Nice balance between ripe fruit notes and a refreshing and crisp mouthfeel. The finish simply continues this captivating yet creamy character.
2023 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Chardonnay Unwooded
0.75 l White
Stellenbosch South Africa
Beautiful nose with aromas of peach and cream. A pungent touch of citrus and a delicate touch of white blossom add tension and finesse. Pure style that lets us enjoy pure unprocessed chardonnay. On the palate, it is deliciously creamy. Mild but refreshing acidity adds balance and life to the wine. Deliciously full and balanced finish.
Stellenbosch South Africa
Beautiful, deep, garnet red colour. Black and blue berries on the nose. Subtle wood aromas add class. Nicely balanced on the palate with distinctive Cabernet allures. Forest fruits, cedar, more toasted notes and a touch of leather and tobacco. The ideal companion to a good piece of meat. Long and pleasant finish.
Stellenbosch South Africa
Dark, ruby red colour. Classic aromas of pencil grind and forest floor carried by fresh fruit aromas of cherry, forest fruit and plum. Elegant yet opulent style. Its complex character comes into its own in the long finish. Bordeaux, the South-African way.
Stellenbosch South Africa
Beautiful, brilliant light yellow colour with golden reflections. Ripe notes of peach, pineapple and apricot accompanied by seductive wood aromas, vanilla and a touch of toast. Lively acidity keeps the wine nicely balanced. Very flavourful and complex style. The finish is long and pure. Top Chardonnay in which the winemaker's Burgundian past clearly shows up.
2017 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Grenache
0.75 l Red
Stellenbosch South Africa
The wine has fresh bright fruit, cherries and raspberries with white pepper on the mid palate. Good structure with a lingering savouriness on the aftertaste. Medium bodied in style, it has great texture and mouth feel and a long finish.
2018 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Grenache
0.75 l Red
Stellenbosch South Africa
The wine has fresh bright fruit, cherries and raspberries with white pepper on the mid palate. Good structure with a lingering savouriness on the aftertaste. Medium bodied in style, it has great texture and mouth feel and a long finish.
2020 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Grenache
0.75 l Red
Stellenbosch South Africa
Intriguing and complex is the best way to describe this rich but fine and balanced Grenache. Captivating nose of candied cherries and blackberries accompanied by a delicate but opulent complexity with notes of caramel, tobacco, cedar, more roasted aromas and a hint of leather. Particularly stylish and elegant for an instant 'pleaser' like grenache. Top wine with Burgundy allure.
Stellenbosch South Africa
Red cherries and pencil lead aromas on the nose with beautiful flavours of leather and tobacco on the mid-palate. A long lingering finish with good minerality
Stellenbosch South Africa
Beautiful, dark, almost inky black colour. Intense and complex nose with aromas of Cassis, blackcurrants, strawberries and cherries. Accompanied here by seductive scents of cigar boxes, forest floor, tobacco, musk and leather. Impressive and balanced mouthfeel. With its warm, ripe and smoky character, the style is slightly different from the classic original but many 'big' Bordeaux may take a serious punt on this.