Named in honour of the Baroque music DeMorgenzon pipe to their vines, Maestro White is a Rhône-style blend of white grapes.
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering aftertaste. A blend of 25% Roussanne, 24% Chenin Blanc, 23% Grenache Blanc, 14% Chardonnay and 14% Viognier.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.0 g/L
pH
3.49
ACIDITY
5.1 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carl van der Merwe
VARIETY
White Blend
FINED USING
Isinglass
TIME IN OAK
10 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
2017 was another hot and dry vintage in the Cape. Although the day time temperatures were warm, evening temperatures were much cooler than normal resulting in wines with incredible weight and texture, yet with great acidity and length. The dryness of the season resulted in minimal disease pressure with fruit arriving at the winery in very good condition.
Vinification details
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Platter: 4.5*
IWC: Silver
IWSC: Silver
Vinous: 90 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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Complex, sappy and peppery, with layers of citrus and stone fruit and a long, zingy aftertaste.
Tim Atkin MWNamed in honour of the Baroque music DeMorgenzon pipe to their vines, Maestro White is a Rhône-style blend of white grapes.
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering aftertaste. A blend of 32% Roussanne, 23% Chardonnay, 23% Chenin Blanc, 15% Viognier and 7% Grenache Blanc.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3.3 g/L
pH
3.38
ACIDITY
5.6 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
VARIETY
White Blend
FINED USING
Isinglass
TIME IN OAK
10 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
2016 was an exceptionally early vintage with grapes ripening quickly. Warm evening temperatures necessitated an early harvest to ensure fruit with sufficient natural acidity.
Vinification details
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
IWC 2018: Silver
DWWA 2018: Silver
IWSC 2018: Silver
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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Fermented in a combination of oak and concrete eggs, the fifth vintage of this cuvée ... is the best yet.
Tim Atkin MWNamed in honour of the Baroque music DeMorgenzon pipe to their vines, Maestro White is a Rhône-style blend of white grapes.
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering aftertaste. In 2015 it is a blend of 29% Roussanne, 23% Chardonnay, 22% Chenin Blanc, 18% Grenache Blanc and 8% Viognier.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 g/L
pH
3.30
ACIDITY
5.3 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carl van der Merwe
VARIETY
White Blend
FINED USING
Milk, Isinglass
TIME IN OAK
10 months (portion of the blend)
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
No
VEGAN
No
Vintage conditions
2015 was an exceptionally early vintage with grapes ripening quickly. Cool evening temperatures ensured the maintenance of natural acids and low pH levels. Fruit was healthy with minimal disease pressure.
Vinification details
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 95 pts
IWC 2017: Silver
IWSC 2016: Silver
eRobertParker.com: 93 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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Very pretty and lively. This lad can make wine! Hint of smokiness. Very long and pungent.
Jancis RobinsonNamed in honour of the Baroque music DeMorgenzon pipe to their vines, Maestro White is a Rhône-style blend of white grapes.
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering aftertaste. A blend of 26% Roussanne, 25% Chardonnay, 19% Grenache Blanc, 17% Chenin Blanc and 13% Viognier.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.0 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.9 g/L
pH
3.39
ACIDITY
5.8 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carl van der Merwe
VARIETY
White Blend
FINED USING
Milk, Isinglass
TIME IN OAK
10 months (portion of the blend)
SULPHUR
Total: 90 Free: 30
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
Vintage conditions
2014 was a cooler than normal year with high levels of rainfall in spring and early summer. Higher than normal crop levels were carefully managed to ensure correct balance. Some selective harvesting and careful bunch sorting in the cellar was necessary to ensure only the best bunches were selected for the Maestro Range.
Vinification details
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
Awards
Decanter 2015: Gold and Trophy ‘International Trophy for Best White Blend under £15’
IWC 2015: Silver
eRobertParker.com: 91 pts
Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts
Wine Spectator: 92 pts
IWSC 2015: Silver Outstanding
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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