Estate Reserve White

Pork, Game (deer, venison), Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Shellfish, Spicy food, Poultry, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese, Fruity desserts

Noble Hill is an organic estate grower on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains. We follow a regenerative farming philosophy and make delicate, fresh wines with a mineral structure. Our wines are fruitful structured elegant and above all authentic to their origin. Noble Hill is located on the the granitic northern slopes of the Simonsberg mountains which have produced South Africa’s finest wines for more than 300 years.

Each component of the reserve blend carries different varietal characteristics and reflects slight soil differences between different vineyards on the estate. It is a true reflection of our terroir. Our Grenache Blanc (50%) grows as untrellised bush vines, giving the grapes even sun exposure and providing the blend with a ripe, sun-kissed taste. Marsanne (38%) provides an unctuous weight to the palate. Our heritage Chenin Blanc (9%) adds balanced acidity, herbaceous aromas, and a delicate mineral flavour. We select Viognier (2%) from two sites on the estate to give the finished wine a balanced character.

The wine is kept on the lees for 9 months before bottling and stirred regularly to add weight and richness.

Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is cooled to 5° Celsius overnight. Bunches are sorted whole and pressed into stainless steel tanks to settle. Primary fermentation occurs in 300 liter French oak barrels and clay amphorae with wild yeast populations.