Weltevrede Lemon Zest Unwooded Chardonnay 2021

Viticulture and Winemaking
Chardonnay from the Robertson Wine Valley has distinct Citrus undertones.

The Story
Weltevrede is known for world class Chardonnay. So, exploring all different styles of this noble cultivar is a must. Lemon Zest is a great start for anyone exploring the Chardonnay cultivar. It’s lively and fresh without the traditional heaviness of over extracted oaked Chardonnays.

Tasting Notes
The colour is a pale yellow with a slight green tinge. On the nose you get prominent notes of grapefruit, Passion fruit and Lemon peel. Light mouthfeel with flavours of grapefruit, pineapple and limes and a crisp, dry finish.

Aging Potential
2 years

Analysis
Alc 10.5% RS 1.1 g/l TA 7.1 g/l

Food to Match
Enjoy it with light roasted chicken dishes, seafood or summer salads.

Vanilla Chardonnay

Story
Over the years, while tasting through Chardonnay barrels in our underground cellar, we came upon some barrels displaying the most attractive vanilla notes. Our curiosity led us on a journey, exploring the source of this distinctive vanilla profile, and the seed was sown to capture this enchanting essence in a bottle.

Viticulture and Winemaking
Vines are nestled in broken shale soil and Chardonnay grapes with peachy flavours are selected for good flavour intensity. Carefully selected oak is chosen for the months of maturation. White oak roasted at specific temperatures releases vanillin which marries with the tropical Chardonnay fruit to push the vanilla-like flavours to the front.

Tasting Notes
The colour is pale yellow. On the nose you get a combination of fruits like melon, mango, peach, pineapple and passion-fruit with butterscotch, crème brulee and a distinct note of Vanilla. On the palate you get peaches, a touch of zesty lime and a pleasant, lingering flavour of Vanilla to finish off with.

Vintage
2019

Aging Potential
2 years

Analysis
Alc: 11.5%
RS: 7 g/l
TS: 6 g/l

Food to Match
Enjoy this wine with friends to see if they can recognize the Vanilla flavour. Bacon and papaya salad, seafood dishes, lemon and herb chicken dishes.

Cherrychoc Merlot

Story
Instead of providing lengthy descriptions about a multifaceted wine, we decided to simply capture its essence and highlight a prominent characteristic in the name, Cherrychoc. So we created this bold Merlot with a smooth finish with a clear-cut, simple and identifiable label.

Viticulture and Winemaking
Vines are nestled in broken shale rocks on a south-facing slope. The small berries are filled with intense flavours of cherries and mulberries when they enter the cellar. Gentle pressing ensures that we get the best juice and we still make use of the punch down method for colour extraction, while the wine ferments in open fermentation tanks.

Tasting Notes
The colour is deep red. On the nose you get prominent notes of ripe cherries and chocolate. The mid-palate is chunky with intense flavours of cherries, plums, bitter espresso and a pleasant, dry finish of black pepper and dark chocolate.

Vintage
2019

Aging Potential
5 years

Analysis
Alc 13.5%
RS 6 g/l
TS 5.3 g/l

Food to Match
Very versatile with food. This Merlot goes well with braai meats, steak, meaty pastas, smoked chicken and pork.

Cigarbox Shiraz

Story
Instead of providing lengthy descriptions about a multifaceted wine, we decided to simply capture its essence and highlight a prominent characteristic in the name, Cigarbox. So we created this bold Shiraz with a smooth finish with a clear-cut, simple and identifiable label.

Viticulture and Winemaking
Vines are nestled in broken shale rocks on a south-facing slope. The small berries are filled with intense flavours of cherries and mulberries when they enter the cellar. Gentle pressing ensures that we get the best juice and we still make use of the punch down method for colour extraction, while the wine ferments in open fermentation tanks.

Tasting Notes
The colour is deep red. On the nose you get nuances of plum, violets, cloves and tabacco. The mid-palate is juicy with prominent flavours of black cherries and dark chocolate and a long finish of red berries and espresso.

Vintage
2018

Aging Potential
5 years

Analysis
Alc 13.5%
RS 4 g/l
TS 5.1 g/l

Food to Match
Very versatile with food. This Shiraz goes well with braai meats, steak, meaty pastas, smoked chicken, pork and of course biltong.

BlueBerry Cabernet Sauvignon

The Story
Instead of providing lengthy descriptions about a multifaceted wine, we decided to simply capture its essence and highlight a prominent characteristic in the name, BlueBerry. So, we created this juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with a smooth finish with a clear-cut, simple and identifiable label.

Tasting Notes
The colour is deep purple. On the nose you get prominent notes of ripe cherries, blueberries and espresso. The mid-palate is juicy with intense flavours of plums, pomegranate, berries and dark chocolate.

Aging Potential
5 years

Analysis
Alc 14.5 % RS 8.5 g/l TA 5.3 g/l

Food to Match
Very versatile with food. This Cabernet goes well with braai meats, steak, meaty pastas, smoked chicken and pork.

Turkish Delight Rose 2021

The Story
3 Cultivars can be incorporated in the blend for Turkish Delight in differing percentages namely Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and Muscat du Frontignon. This particular vintage is a blend of Pinot Noir and Muscadel to give you a semi-sweet rose with a pleasant dry finish.

Tasting Notes
The colour is a light pink. On the nose you get litchi, rose petals, and candy floss. A light mouthfeel with flavours of litchi, strawberries and Turkish delight.

Aging Potential
2 years

Analysis
Alc 11.5% RS 43.2 g/l TA 6.5 g/l

Food to Match
Enjoy it with curry dishes or on its own.

Collectibles Chardonnay

The Story
Today is rare and precious. For years, the wine has waited for this, to be uncorked and to breath its fragrances into the glass, to captivate its audience, to help write memories.

This wine was created to bring people together and make these moments memorable and lasting. May this wine help you to remember today and carry these memories as collectibles.    

Tasting Notes
A light golden colour. On the nose you get an intense mixture of dried mango, ripe white pear and ginger. The palate reveals bright flavours of ripe lemons and dried mango with a chalky finish. 

Aging Potential
You can keep this wine for 10 years 

Analysis
Alc 13.88   RS 3.8 g/l   TA 6.6 g/l

Food to Match
Thai food, lemon and olive oil infused fish and most other seafood dishes.

Collectibles Cabernet Sauvignon

The Story
Today is rare and precious. For years, the wine has waited for this, to be uncorked and to breath its fragrances into the glass, to captivate its audience, to help write memories.
This wine was created to bring people together and make these moments memorable and lasting. May this wine help you to remember today and carry these memories as collectibles.

Tasting Notes
A deep purple colour. On the nose you get an intense mixture of berries and pepper. The palate reveals Blue- and Blackberries, pomegranate and white pepper with a long smokey finish.

Aging Potential
You can keep this wine for 10 years

Analysis
Alc 13.88 RS 3.8 g/l TA 6.6 g/l

Food to Match
Rosemary lamb chops, leg of lamb or mature fillet

Weltevrede 1912 Shiraz

The Story
Passing the 100-year history mark of family winemaking at Weltevrede we took time to reflect what exactly it is that makes this patch of land so special. We realized that the Weltevrede terroir equation includes more than our ancient geology and specific climate, it also includes those people who have lived here and worked this land for more than a century. We honor these people, their hard work and values, their dreams and passions and preferences.

Tasting Notes
A deep red colour. On the nose you get an intense mixture of spice, cured meats and tobacco. The palate reveals plums, glazed gammon and black pepper with a long smokey finish and a silky mouthfeel.

Vintage
2017

Aging Potential
10 years

Analysis
Alc 13.5 %  RS 3.1g/l  TA 5.4g/l

Food to Match
Pork neck steaks, leg of lamb or mature fillet

Bedrock Black | Syrah

Story
On almost solid rock on the outskirts of Weltevrede Estate these vines push their roots into the cracks in the bedrock. The vineyard yields bunches with tiny berries of pitch black colour and compact concentration of flavour.

Style
This Bedrock Black Syrah fills the mouth with black fruit flavours, dark chocolate, pepper and soft ripe tanins.

Vintage
2018

Analysis
Alc 14.9%
RS 4.0g/l
TS 5.0g/l

Food
Pepper steak prepared on open fire, hearty stews and venison.

Place of Rocks | Chardonnay

Story
This collection of wines is focused on the soil type of the vineyard and the effect of the soil in the end product. For Place of Rocks the broken shale adds to the minerality and the tightness that you experience in the wine.

Style
A golden colour. On the nose you get an intense mixture of dried pear, dried apricot and ripe lemons. The very flavourful palate reveals ripe lemons and dried mango.

Vintage
2018

Analysis
Alc 13.5%
RS 4.4g/l
TS 8.1g/l

Food
Thai food, lemon and olive oil infused fish and most other seafood dishes.

Oupa se Wyn

Story
Planted in 1926, these bush vines are frail, but still offer their crop every year. A Red Muscadel made from the ancient vines, Red Muscadel and Muscat du Hambourg. This is the only vineyard in South Africa to be declared a Conservation Worthy Property by the Board for National Monuments. The label of Oupa se wyn (Grandfather’s wine) bears a picture of Klaas Jonker, the founder of Weltevrede and great-grandfather of current owner, Philip Jonker.

Style
Brick coloured dessert wine with rich, musky flavours of ripe cherries and raisins. Fortified and full sweet.

Vintage
2020

Analysis
Alc. 16% RS 169g/l TS 4.1g/l

Food
Blue cheese, venison pie and chocolate. Serve well chilled.

Ouma se Wyn

Story
Old Muscat de Frontignan vines are used to make this wine. Grapes are picked at full ripeness and experience handed down from generation to generation is used to craft Ouma se wyn (Grandmother’s wine). The picture on the label is that of current owner Philip Jonker’s grandmother, Lisbeth Jonker.

Style
Bright golden colour and intense aromas, reminding those who knew her of ouma Lisbeth Jonker’s sweets drawer. Fragrances of citrus blossoms and honey fill the room. It is full sweet but finishes with a beautiful elegance.

Vintage
2020

Analysis
Alc. 16.4% RS 198g/l TS 3.7g/l

Food
Patés, orange chocolate, fruit tarts and other desserts. Try it as welcome drink in a flute glass on crushed ice, with a wedge of lemon and ginger.