Description
The wine is left in cask on the fermentation lees for the entire first 12
months and we bottle from the lees. Only about 50ppm of sulphur is added 2 weeks prior
to bottling.
NOTES | Skerpioen (Scorpion) is a wine from a very unique location halfway between
Dwarskersbos and Elands Bay on the West Coast. One of the most amazing aspects of this
location is the fact that the soils are chalky (limestone). In addition to that it is one of the
coolest parts of the Swartland region, located a mere 2km from the Atlantic Ocean, but it
is also a very dry area with an average rainfall of around 300mm per year.
This location is home to some of the most intense south-easterly winds and the old
vines look almost abused after having been battered by winds and blowing sand for years
and years.
The 2025 Skerpioen displays more lemon-zest and honeysuckle notes that spill over into
the habitual saline qualities of this vineyard. This vintage is extremely linear and focused,
and a slightly more restrained version with finesse.
Go find some oysters!
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