Ayah Family Collection
Super Premium Range

METHOD CAP CLASSIQUE

Pinot Noir 2022

THE VINEYARD
The grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning, in late January at 19° Balling, when it was still cool. The soil is a combination of decomposed granite and Malmesbury shales.

THE WINEMAKING
After the grapes were de-stemmed, the whole bunch was pressed with no skin contact and only the best free-run juice was selected. The wine was then settled overnight and then the clean juice was fermented within stainless steel tanks. The juice was settled for twelve hours and the clean juice was racked to the fermentation tank for the first alcoholic fermentation. After the fermentation the wine was stored on the lees for six months without any sulphur addition. The wine was then stabilized and filtered before the addition of sugar and yeast for the second fermentation. The second alcoholic fermentation was done in the bottle under a crown cap. The wine was then aged for at least eighteen months on the lees in the bottle. The wine was disgorged and then corked.

TASTING NOTE
Notes of fresh strawberries, watermelon, cherries and sweets on the nose. The palate is crisp, rich and well defined. Complexity will increase over time with biscuit and fresh dough aromas becoming prominent.

FOOD PAIRING
Serve well-chilled as an aperitif at any special occasion, and pair it with oysters or fresh seafood dishes.

MATURATION POTENTIAL
Ready to be enjoyed now with the potential to age further for three to five years.

Blend Information
100% Pinot Noir

Alc: 12 RS: 12.1 pH: 3.25 TA: 7.3

BUSH VINES

Chenin Blanc 2021

THE VINEYARD
Made from a Single Vineyard of Chenin Blanc this wine, presents a marriage of skill, unique terroir and the noble qualities of the Chenin Blanc grape. The soil is mostly decomposed granite and this gives natural acidity and freshness to the wine with excellent ageing potential. The grapes were hand-harvested at 23 °Balling in the early morning in small crates.

THE WINE MAKING
The wine was naturally fermented in Ceramic Amphora, a Diamanté Wine Tanks and French oak barrels and aged on the lees for eight months before blending the different components to create perfect harmony.

TASTING NOTE
Gold Bouquet in Colour with notes of ripe stone fruit, citrus and lemon on the nose.

TASTE
A rich palate with a fresh acidity and mineral finish.

FOOD PAIRING
This wine will pair well with most fish or poultry and is an ideal match for spicy dishes. Serve slightly chilled.

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS OR VEGANS

Blend Information
100% Chenin Blanc

Alc: 14% RS: 2.4  pH: 3.39  TA:6.0

BUSH VINES

Matriarch Blend 2019

(Cultiver – Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec)

THE WINEMAKING
Fermented in  500-litre French Oak barrels for eighteen months. Only the best barrels were selected and blended to create a harmony of flavours and balance in the wine.

TASTING NOTE
Dark purple-red Bouquet with dark berries, blackcurrant and vanilla flavours with some spicy notes.

TASTE
Blueberries, cherries and a hint of chocolate. The palate is well-structured, elegant and has a long smooth finish.

FOOD PAIRING
This wine pairs well with Game, Red Meat and Spicy dishes.

MATURATION POTENTIAL
Ready to be enjoyed now with the potential to age further from five to eight years.

SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS OR VEGANS

Blend Information
60% Pinotage, 21 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec

Alc: 14 RS: 3.4 pH: 3.62  TA: 5.9