Dark Side of the Moon
R640.00
A characterful estate wine from the Springfontein Rim, shaped by the lime-rich soils and cool coastal climate of our estate. Depth, texture and generous fruit combine with fine minerality and the characteristic freshness of our terroir.
Certified organic · Vegan · Wild-fermented with natural yeasts · Unfiltered · W.O. Springfontein Rim
The Limestone Rocks estate wine is an expression of our unique limestone terroir on the Springfontein Rim. The wines combine depth, texture and generous fruit with the site’s characteristic minerality and freshness.
The grapes come from selected parcels of our estate in Stanford, just 5 km from the Atlantic. The cool coastal climate and the highly alkaline maritime limestone soils lay the foundation for slow, even ripening and give the wines their distinctive freshness and mineral tension.
The grapes are hand-picked, selected and sorted. Depending on the vintage, they are fermented with natural yeasts and processed with a high degree of manual work. Maturation takes place over an extended period in egg-shaped fermentation vessels and French and American oak barrels, before the wines undergo further ageing in our cellar prior to release.
Limestone Rocks stands for powerful, generous wines with depth and structure that nonetheless never lose sight of their origin. The characteristic minerality of the Springfontein Rim always forms the backbone.
2017 · 94 Pts. · James Suckling · Spiced pear, grilled pineapple, dried banana, praline and nutmeg on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and a spicy, nutty and fleshy palate. Rich and layered. Some savory undertones. 46% chenin blanc, 28% chardonnay and 26% pinotage. Drink now.
2016 · 95 Pts. · James Suckling · Extremely ripe and rich white with so much sliced dried-pineapple and cooked-apple character with spice and vanilla. Full-bodied, layered and flavorful. A blend of 46% chenin blanc, 34% pinotage and 20% chardonnay. Drink now.
2016 · 94 Pts. · Markus Del Monego · A blend of Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Chardonnay with a deep golden colour. Very rich nose with intense aroma reminiscent of quinces jelly, baked apple, hints of vanilla, candied melon. On the palate rich and well structured with freshness, depth and length, fine candied fruit, mild spices, gingerbread spices and elegant toasting aroma.
2015 · 94 Pts. · James Suckling · This is a fascinating blend of 43% chenin blanc, 38% pinotage and 19% chardonnay that delivers lots of dried-pineapple and cooked-apple character with hints of toasted oak and lemon rind. Full body. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017, 2020 |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Appellation | W.O. Springfontein Rim |
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