- 49% Chenin Blanc, 9% Clairette Blanche, 8% Sémillon, 7% Grenache Blanc, 7% Roussanne, 6% Verdelho, 6% Viognier, 4% Marsanne & 4% Colombard
- Chenin blanc from shallow shale soils in the Paardeberg and iron rich clay soils to the west of Malmesbury are also added along with Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Verdelho and Grenache blanc from iron rich clay, lateral shale soils.
- Planting dates vary from 1960 until 2013
- The grapes were whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented and then matured for 11 months in old neutral French oak barrels
- The grapes from the two Sémilllon vineyards were fermented on their skins for a week before being pressed and matured in a very old 2 500 L foudre for a year
- The Colombard was also fermented on the skins (for 5 days) and matured in an old oak barrel
- One Chenin Blanc component was fermented and matured in a concrete egg
- In total the grapes from 19 different vineyards were used, picked on 21 different dates
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Blend - Swartland
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-02-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-11-08
"#42 Top 100 Wines of South Africa; An attractive nose of green apples, pears, lemon leaf and chamomile. Medium-bodied with lovely density and weight. Textural and focused with a rounded feel and fresh citrus and peach fruit. Subtle and nuanced with wonderful length. A real delight. Sustainable. Drink or hold."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-07-30
"This reminds of starfruit, and maybe jackfruit † quite esoteric; tropical but not not too ripe. There's creaminess and toasty character here, and a long, oatmeal-type finish. (RH) 13%"
Platter's
Score
95
Date
2022-09-01
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-09-29
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2022-12-30
"Starting with a broad and waxy nose of elegant yellow apples, sweet citrus and plum blossom, the 2021 Aristargos is delightful and intricate in the glass. Medium-bodied, the mouthfeel is enticing with the flavors of Meyer lemon and spiced white tea, while displaying a dusty mineral tension that evolves over the long, spicy and complex finish. It,s a brilliantly layered wine that will remain food-friendly for years to come."
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2023-03-31
"David and Nadia Sadie blend this wine from 19 different vineyards, including some old-vine sites. It,s a Cape blend with Rhnish flair (half chenin blanc with ten percent or less of eight other varieties). The marsanne and roussanne seem to contribute a waxy texture that makes the fruit feel more restrained. The result is a crowd-pleasing white focused on texture first rather than its gentle herb, hay and lemon flavors. "