Iona Wines Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Elgin RSA

Elgin is an emerging grape growing region east of Cape Town, previously known as a hard fruit growing area , and enjoys cool climate conditions ideal for the production of wine. (6 x 75 cl)

Elgin is an emerging grape growing region east of Cape Town, previously known as a hard fruit growing area , and enjoys cool climate conditions ideal for the production of aromatic, lively whites. The 2003 Sauvignon Blanc shows a complex combination of green fig, asparagus, white fruit and a minerality on the nose. This is confirmed on the palate with a wonderful balance supported by crisp lively acidity and a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Businessman turned farmer Andrew Gunn has identified a particular microclimate on the high plateau of Elgin with a longer cooler growing season. This is a stunning wine with fresh herb and lime leaf flavours, immense depth and long long length. (12 x 75 cl)

Due to the cool climate in Elgin the Cabernet Sauvignon is planted on a Northwest-facing slope, we also used the early ripening 163 clone and the rootstock also enhances earlier ripening. All this is done to ensure that we will get optimal ripeness even in our cooler climate. This wine shows typical Cabernet Sauvignon flavours, lots of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose and a well-integrated toastiness from the oak. The palate is very complex with hints of cedar wood and nuts with a well-structured body, packed with fruit and the after taste is long and lingering. (6 x 75 cl)

Oak Valley Sauvignon Elgin RSA from South Africa, Walker Bay, Elgin by Oak Valley (6 x 75 cl)

The wine is a great reflection not only of our terrior but also of the vintage, there is slightly more green pepper, green figs on the nose with gooseberries and granadilla also coming through. The palate is full, rich, packed with flavour and with a mineral character at the end. The aftertaste is long and lingering. This wine can be enjoyed with salads, seafood or on its own. (6 x 75 cl)

A deep red colour with black currant and roasted coffee-bean flavours on the nose and a firm tannin structure on the finish. Fermented on the skins until dry in stainless steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels, where it is aged for 24 months. (12 x 75 cl)

A deep red colour with black currant fruit and roasted coffee bean flavours on the nose and a firm tannin structure on the finish. The Merlot was harvested in mid February and the Cabernet Sauvignon in Mid March. Fermentation on skins in stainless steel tanks for 5 days with regular pump overs, 3 times a day Fermented on skins until dry. After malolactic fermentation, 10% of the wine is transferred into second and third fill French oakbarrels for 8 months (12 x 75 cl)

Only the best quality grapes in two different blocks of Gewurztraminer vineyards are used for making the Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer. In the cellar we do not follow a recipe as decisions are made on an ongoing base to ensure that we make the best possible wine in each vintage. This wine has typical litchi flavours with rose petals and honeysuckle on the nose, which carries through to the palate. The mouth feel is rich but not overpowering; it is a more elegant style of wine with a lovely aftertaste and clean finish. (6 x 75 cl)