The white blend is W.O. Piekenierskloof and consists of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Palomino, the latter from a 1965 vineyard, thought to be the oldest in South Africa. In the cellar, maturation lasted nine months, the Chenin in older 225-litre barrels plus clay pots and the Palomino in foudre.

The nose shows pear, peach, floral perfume and a touch of dried herbs while the palate is lean without being skeletal, the acidity soft but sufficient, the finish pithy. It’s a subtle, intricate wine that’s beautifully balanced.