
Mixed Cases are a great way to sample a range of wines, safe in the knowledge that they are meticulously selected (and sampled) by our buyers.
2 x Erasmus Rhône Blend 2015
2 x Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2019
2 x Kleinood Tamboerskloof Katharien Rosé 2019
In 1693, Pieter “Den Deen” Erasmus took a brave journey from the Netherlands to settle in the Cape. On 28 February 1699, Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel would grant Erasmus the farm De Groenenbergh in Wagenmakersvallei. He married Maria Elizabeth Joosten who then joined him and subsequently gave birth to their son, Rasmus - the first of nine children. Until his death in 1731, Erasmus paved the way for what today thrives as green-stretching vineyards. As the progenitor of the Erasmus family of South Africa, his legacy continues to thrive in his descendants who are still crafting wine in this region to this very day.
Doused with all the privileges of a cool climate, the Walker Bay boasts some of the most sought-after Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Nudged by the Bot River lagoon with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even more at night. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity, ushering the development of delicate fruit notes, fine tannin structure and bright acidity. Maritime winds encourage healthy vines that need minimal intervention.
The acclaimed Kleinood Katharien has just fallen into our hands, and oh goodness are we excited to share this with you! From hand-picked grapes to hand labelling, the fine folks at Kleinood have really gone out of their way to produce one of the countries highest awarded and exciting Rosés. The Katharien Tamboerskloof Rose 2019 is a very pale pink, salmon-coloured wine. Katharien has depth, is well integrated, balanced-even spicy. All the fruit is from premier vines and 100% Syrah. No acidification proves that this wine is rich with balanced mouth-feel.