Olifantsberg Soul Of The Mountain The Matriarch 2019

From the winemaker : "Our echalas vineyards are an important part of our story. These staked vines create a totally different micro-climate than our trellised vineyards. Lower temperatures within the microclimate ensure better acidity and more aromatic grapes. Our vineyards grow within shale, schist and sandstone-based soils with an underlying clay layer. The fine balance and mineral-rich composition of our soils are reflected in the elegance and complexity of the fruit they deliver"

Impressing both on the nose and palate, this is a superb Roussanne-based white blend with 28% Grenache Blanc and Chenin Blanc, demonstrating how well suited the varieties are to Olifantberg's higher altitude terroir. Aniseed, rock salt, beeswax and citrus flavours are framed by subtle, spicy oak. Taut and very long.