The dry part of the blend is aged in neutral 1200L casks for three years under Flor and two years oxidatively, while the sweet counterpart is only aged oxidatively in neutral 500L barrels before blending and bottling.
| Style | Fortified |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Producer | The Saldanha Wine & Spirit Company |
| Vintage | NV |
| Grape Varieties | Palomino, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat |
| ABV | 17.5% |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
Adi Badenhorst’s wines have helped revive many of South Africa’s old vineyards and neglected grape varieties. The Saldanha Wine & Spirit Company is his latest project - a tribute to the country’s long tradition of fortified wines. In a converted petrol station on the west coast, Swartland fruit is transformed into brilliant, small-batch wines through a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Three Sherry-inspired wines have just arrived are available now, in very small quantities.
