You can never force a wine
The Swartland Revolution was exactly that: a revolution initiated by Swartland farmers which turned the premium wine market upside down
Whenever I drink an older white like that I am blown away by the ability of South African whites to age
100% Piekenierskloof Grenache Noir -2013
BLANKBOTTLE Jimmy 2022 - VOOR PAARDEBERG Verdelho "ter ere aan” Jimny enthusiast and grower Willie Mostert
Master of None 2025 Verdelho You can never force aA red blend of Wellington Grenache, Piekenierskloof Grenache, Breedekloof Cinsault, Stellenbosch Pinot Noir, Swartland Fernao Pires, Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch Viognier, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Wellington Viognier and a Stellenbosch White Blend. The Story: It was one late November evening in 2017, when my then assistant Julia and myself were blending the initial vintage of Master of None 2017 and it was no minor feat I can tell you. Master