Du Toitskloof Wine estate was established by six farmers as a cooperative winery in 1962. Today it has 22 members whose vineyards all lie within a 10 km radius of the cellar. It is located near the town of Rawsonville in the Breede River Valley, at the entrance to the Du Toitskloof Mountain Pass. The stony soils of the area are ideally suited to grape growing. DTK’s award-winning wines are known for their excellent quality at affordable prices, and during the last five years it has been rated the South African cellar offering the best value by WINE magazine, three times.
I've been lucky enough now to try a number of incredible South African Reds from Rainbow Nation Wines . This Bordeaux style blend from Anthonij Rupert is the best so far and that's saying something. Big, bold and balanced! On the nose mixed red and black fruits and some leather and cedar. More of all of the above on the palate with plum, blackberry, cherry prominent and a little earth, pepper and spice. Delightful, long finish with noticeable tannins, medium acidity and medium alcohol at 14%. 94 Points
Super Chenin and our first from Spier.
Expensive but worth every cent.
Special as it has those many dimensions a great wine must have.
Crystal clear golden yellow in glass, gentle pear on nose.
Taste is initially crisp, fresh and tart, with a slight oak.
Upfront lemon and then it it reveals a second wave of soft peach and velvety texture. Ends with mineral acidity with slight herb tang.