Presented by Kaleigh Fanning of Elephant’s Corner
Swerver Rooi-Groon Semillon
Rooi-groen (‘red-green’) is an old Afrikaans colloquialism used by farmers in South Africa to describe the color-changing ability of Semillon, widely thought to be an old-vine phenomenon. Winemaker Jasper Wickens and his viticulturist wife Franziska have produced this 100% Gris from a vineyard planted six years ago with cuttings from a block dating back to the 1960s. Thanks to partial skin contact, it has a shimmering copper-pink hue.
Appellation: Swartland, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Sémillon Gris – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: On the nose there’s gingered peach, orange, honeycomb and white blossom. Nectarine, red apple and pink grapefruit fill the palate, complemented by soft acidity and a gently savory finish.
Producer: Swerwer by JC Wickens
LOST BOY Brut Rosé Cap Classique
LOST BOY Wines is the passion of American retired Professional Mountain Bike Racer, Trevor DeRuisé. It was quite a road that led him to Cape Agulhas where the LOST BOY range is farmed and crafted, but the Southernmost Tip of Africa is now home. Cool-climate, small-batch, boutique and beautiful wines with a true sense of place.
Appellation: Coastal Region, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir – ABV 12.09 %
Tasting notes: Peach magenta color with aromas of raspberry, ripe melon, strawberry cream and flavors of red fruits, watermelon, and subtle brioche notes.
Producer: Lost Boy
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The Lost Boy Rosé
LOST BOY Wines is the passion of American retired Professional Mountain Bike Racer, Trevor DeRuisé. It was quite a road that led him to Cape Agulhas where the LOST BOY range is farmed and crafted, but the Southernmost Tip of Africa is now home. Cool-climate, small-batch, boutique and beautiful wines with a true sense of place.
Appellation: Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Grapes: 70% Syrah, 25% Cinsault, 5% Viognier – ABV 12.16 %
Tasting notes: Crystal with a hint of cranberry. Freshly ripened strawberries, rose petal, and a subtle hint of citrus. Light and elegant – this wine has a vibrant strawberry foundation with notes of white pear, grapefruit, and a lingering rose petal finish.
Producer: Lost Boy
Rainbow’s End Merlot
“Rainbow’s End” is the name of the Malan family’s wine estate near Stellenbosch. It is a name that conjures up associations, and among these are the divine promise of sunshine after rain, of commitment to the earth, of a destination and a pot of gold. Our winemaker, Anton Malan, treasures Rainbow’s End’s unique terroir. He has no desire to place our wines into a specific category of conventional wine style (such as Old World or New World styles). We treat each vintage year separately and make what the season and the specific terroir of a specific vineyard block offers.
Appellation: Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Grapes: 100 % Merlot – ABV 14%
Tasting notes: Dark deep crimson color. Aromas of blueberries, ripe plums and faint spiciness towards the end. Full velvety mouth-feel with hints of berry compote, mulberries and ripe plums. This is a well-structured wine with rounded tannins balancing out opulent fruit and a long lingering finish.
Producer: Rainbow’s End
Lost Boy Syrah
LOST BOY Wines is the passion of American retired Professional Mountain Bike Racer, Trevor DeRuisé. It was quite a road that led him to Cape Agulhas where the LOST BOY range is farmed and crafted, but the Southernmost Tip of Africa is now home. Cool-climate, small-batch, boutique and beautiful wines with a true sense of place.
Appellation: Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Syrah – ABV 13-14%
Tasting notes: Glowing garnet color with a nose of bright red fruits and white pepper with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Raspberries and black cherries with a spicy mid palate and a soft, silky finish of vanilla and warm spice.
Producer: Lost Boy
