Hemel-en-Aarde, formerly known as Walker Bay, is a relatively new appellation, just implemented in 2006. Walker Bay has been elevated to District status. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is close to the cool Atlantic coast. A touch of smoke, blackberry, and plum bathe the palate. Spiced cedar offers texture, with radiating back notes of roast coffee and cinnamon spice. The aromas linger as long as the satin-lined finish.
Named for the rare Southern Right whales that frequent Walker Bay in May and December, the winery contributes to their conservation. A delicate style, with subtle notes of flint, white flowers, and lemon sorbet. The vineyards are close to the Atlantic Ocean, and it shows in its salty, seashell tonality.
The combination of ferments for this complex white includes French oak, stainless steel barrels, clay amphora, and concrete and ceramic cuves. With selections of Sauvignon Musqué and Tofanelli Semillon, the aromas of pineapple, wet stone, and grapefruit zest are heady and persistent. Stark notes of white grapefruit revel within a grasp of tightwire acidity. Mediterranean herbs and ripe peach weave through rock and white flowers. Lemon verbena settles on the palate, a soothing finish after a lightning strike of vibrancy.
Teeth-grabbing tannins soon unleash a flood of juicy, ripe boysenberry and vanilla-kissed soil. The wine maintains a refined nature, depth, and sweet profile of fruit, along with a subtle woodiness. Black pepper weaves with black olive and chocolate mid-palate. A streamlined, satisfyingly long finish stimulates a craving for the next sip.
Aromas: Pink grapefruit, Anjou pear, lemon chiffon
From the winery’s two estate vineyards – Dollarhide and Rutherford Estate – St. Supéry once again charms us with aroma therapy for their superb, beautifully balanced Sauvignon Blanc. Lithe and steely, gardenia pops within a frame of sultry pears, salty stone, and Key lime. Mid-palate notes of basil harmonize with a bright acidity that lifts sweet herbs and floral tones.
Housed in 100% recyclable, SFI Certified packaging, one box is the equivalent of four 750 ml bottles (20 glasses). This blend of mainly Carignane and Grenache offers up black cherry painted with cocoa, nutmeg, and coffee. Juicy and easy-drinking, with seamless tannins. Impressive.
Vanilla-plum aromas lead to notes of grilled meats, graphite, and cigar leaf. Silky and dense, with a lathering of anise and bittersweet dark chocolate. Black pepper is subtle, while dark fruits and dried violets integrate with an earthy, toasty, finish. World class.
Aromas: Apricot, white cherries, tangerine
A caress of melon, persimmon, and nectarine exhibits the bounty of fruit this Rosé of Syrah delivers. Taste the soil through its mineral-toned foundation, presenting a crisp, dry finish of powdered rose petals.