Belladonna SMV

Poultry, Lamb, Beef, Venison, Smoked Meats/Fish/Poultry

Lomond is situated on The Agulhas Plain near the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas – the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans – 8km from the fishing village of Gansbaai and within sight of the sea. The vineyards were planted only on previously cultivated land within sight of the ocean. This maritime climate with the resulting cooling sea breezes ensures that the vineyards are kept cool which results in late ripening intense fruit. On the slopes of the Ben Lomond mountain in the Uilenkraal Valley, our vineyards are planted on as many as 18 different soil types, which appear naturally in small pockets along the slopes and produce intriguingly complex wines with flavour profiles that differ markedly from one block to the next. This unique combination of geography, geology, and climate results in terroir that is perfect for producing world-class wine. The Cape Agulhas appellation has its place among the world’s top winegrowing regions, and one about which we are incredibly passionate.

The Syrah, Mourvedre and Viognier vineyards are planted in north-west facing blocks on the lower reaches of the farm within view of the sea. The vineyards of Lomond are surrounded by indigenous flora known as Fynbos. This single vineyard wine is named after a vulnerable listed species endemic to the Agulhas Region, Amarylis Belladonna.

The components were matured for a period of 16 months, the barrels were then tasted and screened to ensure that only the best barrels were selected for blending.

All grape varietals were hand-picked and hand-sorted. The Syrah was fermented dry in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to barrels for aging. The Mourvedre' was fermented in open wooden casks followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in 300 liter French oak barrels. The Viognier spent the first third of fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to old 300 liter barrels.