Technical Analysis

Characteristics

Dry Red Bordeaux Blend.

Vinification and Maturation

Grapes are harvested at a full ripe stage at 24- and 25 degrees Balling. The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 – 28 ° C.

Alcoholic fermentation is completed in about 7-8 days.

The wine is barrel-aged in French Oak.

Accolades

• Yantai Gold Award China 2011
• Michael Angelo 2012
• D’Escoffier Disciple 2012(France)
• 3 Star Platter
• Veritas 2017 Bronze Medal
• Veritas 2018 Silver
• Gilbert Gaillard GOLD 2024

Technical Analysis

Characteristics

Dry Red Wooded.

Characteristics

The smokiness on the nose blends with vanilla flavours that come from maturing in oak barrels, soft on the palate though with enough tannin for a good balance. This wine will compliment any spicy dishes such as Cape Bobotie, ostrich steak, or enjoy on its own.

Vinification and Maturation

• Grapes are harvested at a full ripe stage.
• The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 – 28 ° C.
• Wine grapes are harvested at 24- and 25-degrees Balling.
• Alcoholic fermentation is completed in about 7-8 days.
• Aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months.

Accolades

• Veritas Wine awards 2021 Bronze Medal
• Hidden Gem Platters 2020
• 3 Star Platter awards
• Veritas Wine awards silver 2017
• Michelangelo awards gold 2016
• Gilbert Gaillard GOLD 2024

Technical Analysis

Characteristics

Dry White Unwooded.

Characteristics

Pale straw colour.  Gooseberries and golden apples on the nose, while the palate offers beautiful passion fruit and other tropical aromas.  Just a touch of green notes to complete a well-balanced wine with an excellent crisp long succulent finish.  and This unwooded Chenin Blanc has a soft green appearance. Fresh, fruity, and soft drinking wine with a tropical bouquet and apple whiffs. A zesty wine with a refreshingly crisp finish.

This wine will complement any creamy dish, chicken, or fish and is excellent to enjoy on its own with good friends.

Blend Information

Chenin Blanc 100%.

Vinification and Maturation

Grapes were harvested in the early morning hours to keep the grapes cool to obtain optimum flavours.

Accolades

• 3 Star Platter
• Michelangelo 2020 double gold medal

Technical Analysis

Wine Style

Dry Wooded Red Wine.

Characteristics

This Pinotage displays a beautiful purple colour with a bright red colour hue. The perfect partner with venison and red meat.  This wine can be delightfully paired with any Cape Malay-inspired dish.  Refreshingly different served with a rich decadent chocolate souffle.

Vinification and Maturation

Grapes used for the production of this wine originate from the Wellington area.  Wine grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness of 24 degrees Balling in the early morning hours to keep the grapes cool.

Accolades

• Gold Michelangelo Award
• 3* Platter
• Michelangelo’s double gold medal
• Comair Business Lounges
• Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Gold Medal

Technical Analysis

Wine Style

Dry Red Wooded.

Characteristics

Rich ruby red colour with delightful cherry overtones. Ripe fruit on the palate with a powerful finish and well-integrated slightly wooded oak tannins. This wine can be enjoyed on its own, or with red meat and rich curries.

Vinification and Maturation

Wine grapes harvested at 24 degrees Balling. Fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks at 22 - 26C for 7 - 12 days. Pressed and racked. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Wood maturation for 8 months with new French Oak.

Accolades

• Veritas 2021 Bronze Medal.
• Platter 3*.

Technical Analysis

Wine Style

Dry Red Wooded.

Characteristics

Rich red colour with delightful ripe berry overtones. Ripe fruit on the palate with a powerful finish and well-integrated slightly wooded oak tannins. This wine can be enjoyed with venison, stews, and pasta dishes.

Vinification and Maturation

Wine grapes harvested at 24 degrees Balling. Fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks at 22-26C for 1 - 12 days. Pressed and racked. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Wood maturation for 8 months with new French Oak.

Accolades

• Veritas Wine Awards 2020 Bronze.
• Michelangelo Awards 2019 Gold.

Brandy Distillation

Double-distilled in copper stills, French and American oak barrels. The first Royal endorsed Xo Royal Brandy for the Continent using Blanc and Colombard base wines.

Tasting Notes

Delicate peach and apricot notes delight the nose, with deeper layers showing cloves and curry leaf. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with a lingering aftertaste of vanilla and honey.

Awards

• Trophy for the best Spirits in South Africa.
• Michalangelo International award.
• Gold Medal at Old Mutual Spirits competition.

Technical Analysis

Wine Style

Off-dry Unwooded White Wine.

Characteristics

A crisp off-dry wine with upfront flavours of apple, pears, and pineapple on the nose. The wine is medium-bodied with a good balance between fruit, acidity, and residual sugar, ending with a crisp pleasing taste on the palate. Enjoy chilled on its own or served with seafood, chicken, or pasta.

Tasting Notes

A crisp off dry wine with upfront flavours of apple, pear, and pineapple on the nose. The wine is medium bodied with good balance between fruit, acidity and residual sugar ending with a crisp pleasing taste on the palate.

Vinification and Maturation

• Vines between 5 and 10 years old grow deep in alluvial soils.
• Grapes are harvested mechanically at night between 10 – 12 degrees.
• Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.

Accolades

• Veritas 2021 Bronze.

Technical Analysis

Wine Style

Dry Red Wooded.

Characteristics

Dark ruby in colour, this wine offers aromas of ripe plums, cherries, and chocolate with a slight scent of dried banana wrapped in oaky vanilla. Dry subtle tannins and a silky mouthfeel of black cherries. Delicious with light meat dishes, venison steak or to enjoy on its own with good friends.

Vinification and Maturation

Grapes are grown in alluvial soils and controlled irrigation. Grapes were sourced from trellised and bush vines and picked dully ripe. Fermentation lasted 7 days. After which wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Further matured for 8 months using a mixture of barrels and staves.

Accolades

• Vitis Vinifera Awards 2021 – Gold.

Distillation

Distillation of fermented mash and grain together with juniper berries and botanicals, it has distinctive taste and aroma characteristics. With alcohol content of 43%.

Tasting Notes

Potpourri of flowers, Rose, Geranium, Candy, Liquorice.