A complex, co-planted white blend from granitic slopes, featuring Vermentino, Picpoul, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, and Assyrtiko. Zesty and textured, it shows lime, green apple, and peach skin over firm acidity and a taut, structured palate.

The concept behind this wine is establishing a single vineyard site with futuristic grape varieties that will brace and stand in the future climate change. At the same time, the vineyard, with a myriad of dynamics and grape varieties, will enable us to produce a complex wine by virtue of its dynamics. It is a concept of “the whole is
greater than the sum of its parts,” a quote attributed to Aristotle’s Metaphysics Book VIII.

Tasting Notes: This maiden 2024 Twiswind vintage displays limey and zesty dynamics with fresh Granny Smith apple and peach skin aromas. The aromatics are somehow dwarfed by the intense palate and textural aspects, as the wine is built up from the structural mouthfeel and tension of tannins. The acidity is firm, and this wine needs time. 

Food Pairing: Its high acidity and salty notes make it ideal for delicate, fresh, and slightly spicy dishes. Seafood: Seared scallops, seafood risotto, or lemon-herb white fish. Vegetarian: Fresh salads with feta, goat cheese, or citrus-glazed roasted vegetables. Poultry: Roasted chicken or dishes with fresh herbs. Dishes with high acidity, salinity, or subtle, fresh herbal notes

From a Swartland vineyard co-planted to Vermentino, Picpoul, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Cinsaut Blanc, Palominio, Chenin Blanc, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Verdelho, Clairette Blanche and Semillon. Matured in concrete tank and wooden vats for 11 months. Pretty aromatics of herbs, flowers, lime, lemon and peach. The palate is clean and vital but perhaps a touch simple in comparison to its counterparts – good fruit expression and crisp acidity before a dry finish. Alc: 13.5%. CE’s rating: 92/100.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.5% | TA 5.6g/L | pH 3.29 | RS 1.9g/L