After reviewing a complete of 590 wines over the course of 2022, Winemag has formally named Franschhoek’s Wildeberg, Vineyard of the 12 months.
Regardless of the intense competitors, the property’s Wildeberg Semillon White 2021 was rated finest in its class with a rating of 94.
One other 5 of its wines made the Prime 10:
- The Wildeberg Purple 2021 (96 factors)
- Coterie by Wildeberg Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (94 factors)
- Coterie by Wildeberg Grenache/Syrah 2021 (94 factors)
- Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc/Grenache Blanc 2021 (91 factors)
- The common-or-garden Tea Leaf 2021 (91 factors).
JD Rossouw, a winemaker at Wildeberg, stated, ‘We’re delighted by this unbelievable recognition for our winemaking group, in addition to for all of the superb winery companions who make it occur every year. With out their exhausting work and a focus to element, we might be simply one other bottle on the desk.’
JD was appointed winemaker in 2017, harvesting simply 50 tonnes of fruit in that first classic. Whereas 10 hectares of Chardonnay, Semillon, Petite Sirah, and Syrah have been planted the following 12 months, it will likely be some time earlier than the vineyards are sufficiently old to provide him and his group the purity and character which might be the hallmarks of Wildeberg wine.
With a newly minted 350-tonne cellar now operational, Rossouw has the duty of figuring out nice websites throughout the Western Cape as a way to preserve the house busy.
All six award-winning wines are at the moment obtainable from the farm and at choose retailers across the nation.
Wildeberg
Situated within the 350-year-old wine area and boasting an distinctive number of wines, Wildeberg affords guests mesmerising views they’ll always remember.
The vineyard, manor home, and farm cottage are all arrange towards the towering majesty that’s Franschhoek Mountain, affectionately known as “that wild mountain” by those that know her properly.
Wine tastings “with a view” will be booked upfront, and any individual from our small group would love to point out you round personally.
Location: Verdun Street, Franschhoek.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am to five pm | Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm | Sunday: Closed
Contact: 082 895 4111
Web site: www.wildeberg.co.za
Photos: Wildeberg
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