From 2010 we started producing wines from Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay and Syrah. Pinot Noir was first harvested in February 2011.
Our intention is to let each varietal express individual characteristics by minimal vineyard intervention and careful nurturing in the winery. We have an exceptional vineyard site that will allow each cultivar to develop unique flavour profiles.

 

 

2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas of apples and peaches with fresh lime on the palate ending with a crisp fruit acidity. This is what UK wine writer Jamie Goode had to say about the wine  -  ”Pure aromatics with some rich pear and peach notes as well as citrus freshness”  -   “a sophisticated wine of real quality” -  http://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/sauvignon-blanc/seven-springs-an-interesting-new-south-african-sauvignon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Sauvignon Blanc

Our second Sauvignon Blanc vintage continues in the Seven Springs style. The wine has a delicate perfume, tantalizing ripe fruit on the palate with good lingering minerality. Enjoy ripe apples and peaches with hints of the natural vegetation of the area, fynbos , and fresh herbs. It is a light, refreshing wine.

Leading South African wine writer Angela Lloyd wrote: “As pale and bright as one would expect of a young wine, it has great presence without being showy thanks to the purity and restraint of its more tropical style fruit. A year in the bottle has polished the edginess of extreme youth without diminishing the wine’s vitality and freshness, such attributes being enriched by lees ageing. This gives a sense of weight without lessening the gentle, pure fruit and clean, dry finish. Unlike many sauvignons, it’s just as happy enjoyed solo as paired with fresh, unfussy dishes. Ingrid agrees with me, describing it as gentle, charming and graceful.”  http://www.grape.co.za/users/angela_lloyd/blog/2012-02-21-making_it_digital_age.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Syrah

This Syrah, produced in our vineyard’s cool ocean influenced climate, is refined, delightfully complex and truly fragrant. Produced from very young vines, the wine was aged for 12 months in second and third year French oak barrels. This ensures the oak influences are understated and allow the opulent dark cherry and red berry flavours to dominate, along with hints of pepper and spice. On the palate it is rich and textured.

Glenda van Blerk from Cape Town wrote: “The Syrah boasts a savoury, earthy character with soft tannins which came as a surprise for such a young wine.  I liked the acidity and found the wine to be well balanced. The aftertaste stays and stays with just enough spiciness to create interest without dominating the palate. My opinion is that this Syrah is a fantastic wine with great structure which is drinking well now. In another five years it should reach its full potential. My score is 18/20 – an excellent, superior quality wine.” http://capetownwineblog.com/2011/11/new-releases-from-seven-springs-vineyard/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Chardonnay

This wine is fresh and fragrant, a true expression of young Chardonnay grapes. Having been fermented in aged (2nd and 3rd year) French oak barrels, we have achieved a delicate balance between lightly honeyed fruit, crisp citrus and subtle toasted oak. Typical of our ocean influenced cooler climate, there is minerality throughout and a lasting buttery finish.

Cathy Marston from Cape Town said about the wine: “This is the first release of this wine from this tremendously social-media-savvy new winery in Hermanus. Their maiden Sauvignon last year was an instant success and I can easily see this wine following in the same footsteps. Only 30% went through malolactic fermentation which has helped preserve the fresh lemony flavours. Creamy and rounded and showing a beautiful balance between fruit, acidity and gentle oak, this is a winner with a smoked snoek pate.” http://www.food24.com/Wine/Features/Top-Ten-Wines-for-Seafood-20111005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Unwooded Chardonnay

Produced with no exposure to oak barrels, allowing full expression of the fruit from very young vines. It has a truly tropical perfume and personifies summer in a wine glass with aromas of pineapple and passion fruit. On the palate it is rich and textured with a lingering minerality balanced with beautiful fruit flavours.