Hemel and Aarde Ridge is one of 3 wards in the valley it is the highest ward of the 3 region and enjoys the cool Atlantic breeze that pushes up the valley. The soil is ancients weathered sandstone with younger bokkeveld shale resulting in a good addition of clay in the soil perfect for very low yielding vineyards resulting in smaller berries and more concentration of flavors. 

Tasting Notes: The wine shows notes of sour cherries, raspberries and Campari spice all hold together by good acidity and earthy notes. Resulting in a wine with old-world structure and earthy notes with new-world fruit character. It has a delicate structure, good acidity, and a smooth, almost velvety, tannin profile.

Food Pairing: Roast duck, duck confit, or turkey are classic pairings that match the wine's acidity and fruit-forward profile. Salmon & Fatty Fish: Grilled salmon, trout, or seared tuna are perfect matches, as the light tannins will not clash with the fish, while the acidity cuts through the fat.

ANALYSIS: Alc 12.32% | TA: 5.8g/l | pH: 3.49 | RS: 1.5g/l