• Petit Duo

    R210.00

    Petit Gift Pack (2 pack option)

    R210.00 (incl. VAT)

    Option 1: Petit Chenin Blanc 2023 & Baldrick Shiraz 2021 OR Option 2: Petit Rouge Merlot 2021 & Sauvignon Blanc 2023 OR Option 3: Petit Chenin Blanc 2023 & Rose 2022 OR Option 4: Petit Rouge Merlot 2021 & Rose 2022 Packaged in a sophisticated, branded 2-pack cardboard wine carrier, finished with ribbon & fynbos from the farm.
  • VINEYARDS Beautiful mature Chenin Blanc planted on south-facing slopes and composed exclusively of shy bearing, well-weathered granite soils. These vineyards produce a low average crop of only 9 tons per hectare, which ensures a tremendous concentration of fruit flavours on the palate. All the fruit is hand-picked on taste at optimum ripeness, ranging from 21-23ºB. VINIFICATION Our grapes are picked in the cool, early hours of the morning and processed immediately. The grapes are destemmed and chilled further before they are pressed. This short supply from vine to press ensures minimal degradation of the fruit aromas. The free-run juice and press juices are kept separate from each other and treated according to their individual character. The wines are cold fermented in small stainless-steel tanks and are 100% unwooded. This method locks in freshness and vigor, which elevates the natural aromatics. After fermentation, the wines are matured on the yeast lees to promote mouth feel and creaminess, before they are blended, stabilized, and bottled. TASTING NOTES & CELLARING & FOOD PAIRING he wine has a striking, pale lime colour. The nose has pronounced tropical aromas of guava, passion fruit, and melon with an interesting floral, potpourri twist. On the palate, you can enjoy white peach, kiwi fruit, and pink lady apple, underpinned by a delightful flinty freshness and delicate citrus finish. Full and fresh, this wine will pair well with prawn risotto, lobster, soft cheeses, and sunshine. Accolades 2022 Vintage: 2022 Michelangelo - Double Gold 2022 Gilbert Gaillard - Gold (87 pts) 2021 Vintage: 2021 Michelangelo - Gold 2020 Vintage: 2020 Gold Wines Awards - Gold   Analysis pH 3,42 Total Acidity 5.9 g/l Residual Sugar 3.3 g/l Alcohol 12.7 % Download Tasting Sheet
  • (Shiraz 60%, Mourvédre 23%, Carignan 10% & Grenache Noir 7%) Vondeling Monsonia is named after Monsonia Speciosa, a very rare species of fynbos (vegetation type occurring in the Western Cape region of South Africa) found in the Paardeberg mountain, the home of Vondeling wines. THE NAME MONSONIA The flower was named after Lady Anne Monson, the great-grandchild of King Charles II. Controversially, her first marriage was dissolved, due to the birth of an illegitimate child but she soon remarried Colonel George Monson of the Indian Military. She was known as a “remarkable lady botanist” and was instrumental in translating Linnaeus’s famous “Philosophia Botanica”. On her way to Calcutta, she visited the Cape of Good Hope and accompanied seasoned collector of South African plants, Carl Peter Thunberg, on several expeditions around the Cape. In 1774, he named the Monsonia species of plants after her. VINEYARDS The Shiraz vines grow in ancient, well-weathered granite soils on southeast-facing slopes – ideal for our warm South African climate. In total, six clones of Shiraz can be found on the farm and only the best performing clones go into the final blend. Typically, each clone contributes different characteristics to the wine and the different blocks are picked at varying degrees of ripeness, best suited to their character. The Mourvedre, Carignan, and Grenache are best adapted to hot sun and are grown as bush vines on North East-facing slopes. Highly selective hand-picking guarantees that only the best fruit arrives at the winery. VINIFICATION After being chilled overnight, bunches are partially destemmed, but not crushed, and whole berry fermentation takes place in open-top fermentation tanks. An initial two-day period of cold soaking is applied before wild yeast fermentation is allowed to commence. During fermentation, hand plunging, commonly known as "punch downs" is the method of mixing and extraction. After fermentation, the wine is pressed in a traditional boutique-size basket press. All wine is then transferred directly to barrel where malolactic fermentation takes place. Only large format French oak barrels are used, with about one-third new and the rest 2nd and 3rd fill. The wine is allowed to mature for 16 months before a final barrel selection, blending and bottling takes place TASTING NOTES & CELLARING & FOOD PAIRING Vibrant and clear charcoal red with beautifully viscous legs clinging to the glass. Each grape component vies for attention in this kaleidoscopic bouquet. Sweet Lillies and rose-petal Turkish delight from the Grenache. Plush black currant and blueberries from the Carignan. All wrapped in a velvety blanket of red berries and soft spice from the Shiraz. A smooth, velvety palate devoid of harsh or grippy tannin. Red cherry candy and sweet plumb at the fore with a soft plush center and subtle spice with roasted coconut at the end. Well paired with a mature steak, barbequed over a hotbed of coals and served with sauteed baby mushrooms, or try a hearty, slow-cooked pork belly with root vegetables and tomatoes. Accolades 2016 Vinatge:

    2020 Platter’s Guide – 4.5 Stars 2019 Michelangelo – Gold 2019 Winemag - 93pts

    2018 Vintage:

    2021 Platter’s Guide – 4.5 Stars / 94 Points 2020 Michelangelo - Gold 2022 Tim Atkin 90 Pts 2022 Michelangelo Awards - Gold 2023 Platter’s Guide 4,5 Stars (92 Pts)

    2019 Vintage: 2024 Platter’s Guide 4.5 Stars (92 Pts) Analysis pH 3.50 Total Acidity 5.3 g/l Residual Sugar 3.3 g/l Alcohol 13.72 % Download Tasting Sheet
  • Little Sparkle

    Inspired by our pioneering, limited release Methode Ancestral, our Little Sparkle is a fresh and vibrant offering for every occasion. This endearing wine will wash away the mundane and bring out the fabulous in you. Work on this project began several years ago and was born from the desire to make a premium Sparkling Wine affordable to ALL our loyal customers and wedding guests. We knew we had excellent Chardonnay, well suited to the production of premium sparkling wine but felt that the Rurale, our Methode Ancestral, was perhaps out of reach for some. We began by experimenting with different fermentation techniques that would offer you complexity without bottle fermentation and ageing. To put it simply we had to achieve this in the tank and then by using cutting edge new technology and equipment we were able to bottle the wine under high pressure and add that effervescent sparkle we love so much. VINIFICATION There is no doubt that great wine is made in the vineyard. At Vondeling we are blessed with a healthy assortment of soils, slopes and the climatic conditions that allow our grapes to ripen perfectly. We only work with grapes we farm ourselves and are therefore certain of their virility. The grapes for this wine originate from our steeper, South-facing slopes, which are naturally cooler. This helps to preserve the grape’s natural acidity, ensuring freshness and vibrancy. The grapes are picked during the early hours of the morning and crushed as whole bunches to limit oxidation and phenolic extraction. Keeping the colour bright and the aromas intact. Once pressed, the juice is allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks for 48hrs before the clear juice is racked and inoculated with a specifically neutral yeast, which will not create any overly tropical aromas. This is essential in creating a base wine suitable for sparkling wine production. Should there be too many overtly fruity aromas, the wine will be less refreshing and the effect of the bubbles less discreet. Fermentation encouraged to take place vigorously and at a warm temperature to promote mouthfeel and to dimmish fruity aromas. Fermentation takes approximately two weeks, after which the wine remains on the yeast lees for a minimum of 7months. During this time, through a process known as autolysis, the yeast cell walls disintegrate and impart a creaminess to the wine. Storage conditions are kept cool to encourage precipitation of some of the natural acidity and to block any secondary malo-lactic fermentation. The wine is now ready for a final filtration to clarify the wine and ensure its sterility before being bottled with an in-bottle pressure 5,4 bars. TASTING NOTES & CELLARING & FOOD PAIRING The wine is clear and vibrant with a hint of pale yellow on the fringe. Tiny chains of sparkling bubbles rise to the surface like miniature strings of pearls. On the nose, you’ll experience a mild citrus and brioche bouquet which is typical of premium sparkling Chardonnay. The Little Sparkle has a full palate with abundant bubbles and a smooth, soft, creamy finish Elegant and well-rounded, enjoy this wine wherever there is good company and great food. We recommend this wine with smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches or delicious West Coast oysters. Accolades 2022 Gold Wine Awards - Gold 2021 SA Sparkling Wine Championship - Gold Analysis pH 3.3 Total Acidity 7.3 g/l Residual Sugar 11.7 g/l Alcohol 12.9 % Download Tasting Sheet
  • This publication materialised following a fire on the Paardeberg, which burnt 75% of the mountain above the farmlands. Being the first fire in 25 years, it offered an unmatched opportunity to document and observe the emergent plant species as they germinated and flowered. Sponsored by Anthony Ward, of Vondeling Wine Estate, botanist and photographer Greg Nicolson recorded and archived images and specimens over 18 months, in consultation with the Compton Herbarium. He collected over 1000 species, including one species new to science, and a number of new distribution records. Walking the mountain for over 18 months, gave Greg a broad view of animal, bird and insect inhabitants of the Paardeberg that have been included among the flowers. Ruth Garland was invited to write text to the publication, which is designed to highlight an appreciation of the diversity and beauty of this part of the matchless Cape Floral Kingdom. This book is primarily to give pleasure to those who love the natural world while also providing an opportunity to learn more about a spectacular part of it, so that it is treasured and adequately protected for generations to come.
  • Petit Gift Pack (3 pack option)

    R328.00 (incl. VAT)

    Petit Chenin Blanc 2023 OR Sauvignon Blanc 2023 & Little Sparkle (100% Chardonnay Sparkling Brut) & Rose 2023 Packaged in a sophisticated, branded 3-pack cardboard wine carrier, finished with ribbon & fynbos from the farm.
  • Festive Summer Gift Pack (2 pack option)

    R223.00 (incl. VAT)

    Little Sparkle (100% Chardonnay Sparkling Brut) & Option 1: Sauvignon Blanc 2023 OR Option 2: Petit Chenin Blanc 2023 OR Option 3: Petit Rouge Merlot 2021 OR Option 4: Baldrick Shiraz 2021 Packaged in a sophisticated, branded 2-pack cardboard wine carrier, finished with ribbon & fynbos from the farm.
  • (100% Pinotage) VINEYARDS Bowwood Pinotage is made from a small, single vineyard, planted in clay-rich gravel soils in 1998. The vineyard is shy bearing with poor vigour, which ensures tiny berries with hugely concentrated flavour. A North-South row orientation exposes the grapes to plenty of gentle morning and late afternoon sunshine, perfect for intense colour and aromatic development VINIFICATION The grapes are hand-picked in early February with the ripeness of 25 Balling. Each bunch is pre-chilled before being destemmed and berry sorted. The berries are not crushed but are fermented whole. This allows for a gradual extraction of tannins and colour, which promotes finesse, balance and longevity. The berries are fermented in open-top fermenters, which provide easy access for the winemaker to assess and manipulate the fermentation. The wine is punched down (mixed) rigorously for 5 days and then basket pressed directly to new and second fill, 300L American oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, which promotes harmony and seamless integration of the oak flavours. The wine is further matured on the yeast and malolactic lees for 14 months. At this point, the finest 8 barrels are selected, blended and returned to barrel for an additional 6 months. Finally, the wine is kept for 4 months in a stainless-steel tank to promote stability and clarification, before it is bottled and laid to rest for a full year before it is released. FURTHER REMARKS Bowwood Pinotage is made to rival the best wines in the world and will benefit greatly from additional cellaring. This is only the fifth vintage. TASTING NOTES & CELLARING & FOOD PAIRING Opaque in colour with dark hues of purple and red, it delivers an intense black cherry and plum bouquet interlaced with sweet cloves and vanilla rich oak. Bold fruit and pungent spice aromatics persist on the palate with undertones of roasted almonds and cigar smoke. The palate is broad and rich with soft acidity and abundant, fine tannin. A luxurious, full-flavored, and modern wine. Accolades Vintage 2018: 2021 Michelangelo – Double Gold 2021 Veritas – Gold 2022 Platter’s Guide – 4.5 Stars (94pts) 2022 Gilbert & Gaillard -Double Gold (92pts) Vintage 2019: 2022 ABSA TOP 10 Winner 2022 Veritas- Double Gold Analysis pH 3.58 Total Acidity 5.7 g/l Residual Sugar 2.0 g/l Alcohol 14.21% Download Tasting Sheet
  • Bowwood Gift Box

    R740.00 (incl. VAT)

    Bowwood Chenin Blanc 2022 & Bowwood Pinotage 2020 Packaged in an elegantly branded wooden box. Finished with some ribbon, fynbos from the farm, and a tasting note. Option to include a personalized note
  • (100% Chenin Blanc) VINEYARDS This wine is made from a single, site-specific vineyard, planted in ancient granitic soils. It’s the highest vineyard on Vondeling and offers magnificent views of our beautiful Voor Paardeberg region. The elevation of the vines, as well as the steepness of the slope and a Southfacing aspect, ensure that this is our coolest location. The vineyard has poor vigour and the vines are shy yielding. This ensures tiny berries with concentrated flavour and vibrant acidity. VINIFICATION The grapes are hand-picked in mid-February with a ripeness of 23.5 Balling. Each bunch is pre-chilled before being whole bunch pressed. The juice remains unsettled and is transferred immediately to French Oak barrels for fermentation. At no stage is yeast or acid added and the “Dirty juice” acts as a nutrient source for the indigenous yeast. It also imparts considerable structure and gives the wine its golden appearance. During the wine’s winter maturation on the gross lees, it normally undergoes a high degree of Malolactic fermentation. This process softens the wine and ensures the harmonious integration of the oak. After winter, the finest barrels are selected, racked and returned for an additional 6 months in barrel. In January, the barrels are screened a second time and the chosen few are prepared for bottling. Due to the fullness and structure of this wine, we insist on a minimum of 9 months rest in bottle before release for purchase. FURTHER REMARKS The Bowwood motto is to produce singular, sight-specific wines that exemplify not only the best examples of their type in South Africa but of those of the world. Special attention is given to how the wine will mature over time and we highly recommend additional cellaring to release the wine’s full potential. TASTING NOTES & CELLARING & FOOD PAIRING Light dances through this wine’s bright, gold leaf colour. It captures, bends and reflects with the same hypnotic rhythm as a fresh mountain stream in the late light of summer. A cerebral experience, the wine is initially timid on the nose, but soon explodes kaleidoscopically in the back of the brain. Delicate apricot, yellow pear and cut straw aromas are fabulously supported by denser greengage, crushed cumin, raw almond and wild celery. The palate is luxurious and full, with a chalky dryness and vast savoury spectrum. Its mineral freshness showcases honeyed tangerine, roasted corn, ripe quince and sweet cashew. Savoury notes include freshly minced bay leaf and fine ground nutmeg. We recommend this wine be paired with nut crusted swordfish and saffron infused risotto or crispy, shredded duck on spring onion pancakes with tomato salsa. Accolades 2019 Vintage: 2022 Platter's Guide - 4.5 Stars 2022 Wine Cellar - 93pts 2022 Gilbert Gaillard - Double Gold (90pts) 2021 Winemag - 87pts 2021 Tim Atkin - 90pts 2021 Platter's Guide - 4.5 Stars 2020 Winemag 93 Points Analysis pH 3.6 Total Acidity 5.3 g/l Residual Sugar 4.4 g/l Alcohol 13.8 % Download Tasting Sheet
  • Barrel Selection Gift Pack (3 pack option)

    R570.00 (incl. VAT)

    Barrel Selection Chardonnay 2023 & Barrel Selection Merlot 2020 & Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Packaged in a sophisticated, branded 3-pack cardboard wine carrier, finished with ribbon & fynbos from the farm.

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