Oak Valley wines have long been a preferred brand in our stores, and their range of wines consistently deliver outstanding value. Their Tabula Rasa range, featuring six single vineyard Chardonnay’s and Pinot Noir’s, is widely regarded as among the finest examples of these varietals in South Africa, and even beyond. However, for our Wine Gems selection today, we have selected their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from their premium Groenlandberg range.
Towering above Oak Valley is the Groenlandberg, a range with its highest peak reaching 1,181 meters, surpassing even Table Mountain. This majestic range plays a significant role in the development of the fruit grown in the vineyard. Its imposing presence casts a shadow over the vines and guides cold air down the valley at night. The extended shade increases chilling units, promoting uniform bud break in spring. In summer evenings, the cool air from the steep southern valleys flows like a river over the vines, enhancing natural acid retention and fostering excellent color development during ripening.
The soils in these vineyards are derived from ancient shales that formed around 500 million years ago. The topsoil is gravelly and well-drained, with a clay-rich subsoil underneath. This soil composition imparts finely textured tannins to the grapes, resulting in wines with a harmonious structure and balance.
The Groenlandberg range embodies the winemakers’ vision of crafting exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that truly reflect the unique characteristics of the site. Focusing exclusively on fruit sourced from these mountain vines, the Groenlandberg range of these two fine wines possesses its own distinct character, and its full potential is still being discovered.
We are happy to offer these wines on Wine Concepts Online. Follow the links below to order!
Click here to order Groenlandberg Chardonnay, R1 788 per case
Click here to order Groenlandberg Pinot Noir, R1 788 per case
