Our wine making philosophy:
The cool conditions are ideal for Sauvignon Blanc which shows expressive notes of green fruits and minerality in the wine. The palate is rich and complex with a distinct freshness.  We put great emphasis on canopy development to support the development of the grapes.

For our Viognier & Chenin Blanc we use wild yeast fermentation to enhance the natural fermented flavours in the wines which shows strong apple and citrus notes.

Our Shiraz is serious in structure and style. Our unique location brings spice and earthy tones to the wine which is fermented in older 225L French Oak barrels for 24 months. The focus is not on the wood ageing but rather to develop more natural tones and flavours. We also blend in late picked Viognier to improve the structure.

We make a Blanc de Noir from an early pick on our Shiraz with limited skin contact to give a crisp dry wine.

Our wine making philosophy is based on minimal interference as the terroir gives a fantastic balance naturally. Our aim is to allow the terroir to reflect in the wines.

Star Hill Wine Awards - Previous Vintages

Sauvignon Blanc
2012: Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2013 – Gran D’Or (Double Gold)

Chenin Blanc
2010: Classic Wine Top 6 2013
2011: Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2013 – Silver Medal
             John Platter 3 ½ stars
2012: Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2014 – Bronze Medal
            Michelangelo Wine Awards 2014 – Gold Medal
            John Platter 2015 – 3 stars
            Winestyle Peoples Choice Awards 2014 – Silver Medal

Viognier
2011: Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2013 – Silver Medal

Shiraz
2009: SA Terroir Wine Awards
             John Platter 4 stars
2010: Old Mutual Trophy Wine 2013 – Bronze Medal
             Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2013 – Silver Medal
             Veritas 2013 – Silver Medal
             John Platter 4 stars
2011: Veritas Wine Awards 2014 – Silver Medal
            John Platter 2015 – 4 stars
            Winestyle Peoples Choice Awards 2014 – Gold Medal

Blanc de Noir 2017

We decided to add a Blanc de Noir to our range using the early pick of our Shiraz grapes at lower sugar levels to produce a dry crisp wine for long lunches over the summer.
750ml

Alcohol Vol.%

14.5%

Residual Sugar g/l

4.3g/l

Total Acidity g/l

6.6g/l

pH

3.17

 

Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Crisp freshness and hints of refined grassiness with rich guava and complexity on the pallet. Wonderful minerality.
* Old Mutual Trophy Wine Awards 2015 – Bronze Medal
* Gold Wine Awards 2015 - Gold Medal
* Klein Karoo Markklaarwynskou - Gold Medal
* IWSC 2015 – Silver Medal
750ml

Alcohol Vol.%

14.5%

Residual Sugar g/l

1.3g/l

Total Acidity g/l

7.4g/l

pH

3.05

 

Viognier 2016

On the palate, rich & complex floral tones and hints of refined spice. Fermented in older 225L French Oak barrels for 12 months.
* John Platter 2015 – 3 stars
* Gold Wine Awards 2015 - Gold Medal
750ml

Alcohol Vol.%

14%

Residual Sugar g/l

2.9g/l

Total Acidity g/l

6.8g/l

pH

3.22

 

Shiraz 2015 - SOLD OUT - Watch this space for new vintage

Our unique terroir brings spice and earthy tones to the wine. Fermented in older 225L French Oak barrels for 12 months.
* Klein Karoo Markklaarwynskou - Bronze Medal 
750ml

Alcohol Vol.%

14%

Residual Sugar g/l

3.0g/l

Total Acidity g/l

6.8g/l

pH

3.41

 

Fountainhead 2016

On a windy and rainy winter afternoon we decided to build our ideal red blend that we would enjoy over the warmer summer months and long cool evenings. The 2016 Fountainhead is a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from the cool valleys of the Breede river.
* John Platter 2015 – 4 stars
750ml

Alcohol Vol.%

14.5%

Residual Sugar g/l

3.5g/l

Total Acidity g/l

5.8g/l

pH

3.61