ALVI'S DRIFT VIOGNIER
R90,00WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
Alvi’s Drift Viognier is a standout because it offers exceptional value without sacrificing character — true to the farm’s fruit-driven ethos. It remains unoaked and fresh, showing the purity of Viognier fruit (think peach, apricot, floral) while still delivering a rich, rounded texture. For collectors and Viognier lovers, it’s a versatile wine that bridges casual enjoyment with a compelling depth of flavour.REVIEWS/AWARDS
- Christian Eedes: 91/100
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Elegant aromas of white peach, apricot, and delicate spring blossoms, with a hint of cashew‑nut richness.
Palate: The palate is plush and rounded, with generous stone fruit (peach and apricot), subtle tropical notes, and a smooth, slightly viscous texture from lees ageing.
Finish: A lingering, silky finish with fruit that persists, complemented by a gentle floral lift and a soft nutty undertone.
CREATION VIOGNIER
R170,00WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
Creation Viognier is special because it marries cool‑climate finesse with aromatic richness. As one of the first Viognier plantings in Walker Bay, Creation has crafted a wine that’s both joyful and sophisticated: delicate peach and pear aromas, mineral lift, and a silky yet fresh palate, thanks to lees aging. For collectors, it offers a sense of place, varietal purity, and balanced structure — a Viognier that rewards both drinking now and short-term cellaring.TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fragrant white peach and apricot with touches of ripe pear and an undercurrent of warm stone and minerality.
Palate: Soft and textured, delivering peach, apricot, and more pear, complemented by zesty natural acidity and a mineral backbone.
Finish: Clean and lingering, with graceful fruit, a subtle floral lift, and an elegant mineral edge.
SARONSBERG VIOGNIER
R195,00WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
Saronsberg Viognier stands out for its elegant balance of richness and freshness: the vineyard’s shale-influenced soils give the wine a refined minerality, while 11 months of lees ageing impart a silky texture and complexity. This wine demonstrates how Viognier, when handled with restraint, can deliver perfume, depth, and finesse — making it a standout to both collectors and lovers of aromatic white wines.REVIEWS/AWARDS
- John Platter: 4 Stars
- Veritas Awards: Gold
- Decanter: 94/100
- Tim Atkin: 90/100
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Aromas of apricot, pear, and white peach, layered with delicate floral notes and a touch of honey and vanilla.
Palate: Silky and rich, featuring yellow‑fruit flavours (apricot, peach), subtle spice, and a round, textured body from lees ageing.
Finish: Fresh and balanced, with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes, gentle oak, and a delicate mineral edge.
TAMBOERSKLOOF VIOGNIER
R215,00WHY IS IT SPECIAL?
Tamboerskloof Viognier stands out thanks to its elegant winemaking and distinctive terroir: the high-altitude, mineral-rich soils of Kleinood bring precision and minerality, while the partial oak fermentation and lees ageing give the wine texture and complexity. The resulting balance of floral aromatics, stone-fruit richness, and refined structure makes it a sophisticated white wine that rewards both immediate drinking and moderate ageing — ideal for collectors who appreciate finesse.REVIEWS/AWARDS
- Tom Cannavan: 89/100
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Fragrant and delicate, with aromas of tangerine, orange blossom, rose petals, and peach.
Palate: Generous yet refined — juicy peaches, apricot, lime zest and a touch of soft almond, with a slightly creamy texture from lees time.
Finish: Lingering and elegant, with floral and stone-fruit echoes and a subtle spiced, almond-tinged note.