Eikendal Stellenbosch Merlot RSA

Eikendal Semillon Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Noble Late Harvest Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 37.5 cl)

Eikendal CLASSIQUE Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Durbanville RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Eitkendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Chardonnay Durbanville RSA from South Africa, Durbanville by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon Durbanville RSA from South Africa, Durbanville by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Rose Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Eikendal Sparkling Brut Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by Eikendal Vineyards Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

Known initially as Rustenberg and later Alphen, this vineyard at one time belonged to the Baimsfather-Cloete family who produced the famous Constantia wines. In 1981 the estate was acquired by Hans-Joachim Schreiber who renamed it Stellenzicht or in its literal translation 'View of Stellen' . Planted between 1990 and 1993, the grapes from the vineyards used to craft this wine are grown on slopes facing west and north-west and in soils originating from decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone. All the grapes for this wine were harvested by hand and reached the cellar at between 22.5 and 24.6 degrees Balling. After destalking and crushing, the mash was fermented with a selected, pure yeast culture. After six days the juice has been removed from the skins. Once the fermentation had been completed, the wine was drained off the primary lees and transferred to a 'resting' tank. A brief settling period preceded the transfer of the wine into small, 225 litre oak barrels. Finally, a light egg-white fining had been used to 'polish' the wine before it was bottled. This medium to full bodied wine is matured in French, American and Russian oak barrels and this has produced a bright ruby coloured wine. There is good integration of peppery vanilla aromas from the oak and ripe black currant characteristics of the fruit. A sweetish almond character follows through from the nose and the fruit of black berries and cherries dominate this wine while the soft tannins complement the enjoyable elegant finish. (12 x 75 cl)