Wine Selection

TYGERBERG CHATELAINE 2011 (By Altydgedacht Estate) "Semi-sweet blend of 56% Weisser Riesling, 25% Muscat d'Alexandrie and 19% Gewürztraminer. A delicate, fruit-laden wine expressing cultivar characteristics of its components – leechie, rose petal and perfumed flavours, layered with a hint of spice. Refreshing on its own, this wine will make the ideal partner to spicy dishes."... MORE
TYGERBERG GAMAY NOIR 2011 (By Altydgedacht Estate) "A medium-bodied, fruity, unwooded red wine bursting with flavours of red cherry fruit. Can be served slightly chilled. An ideal partner to salmon and carpaccio."... MORE
TYGERBERG CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2011 (By Altydgedacht Estate) "Displaying a lively dark pink blush, the nose of this dry Rosé is laden with red fruits- strawberries and raspberries, coupled with a hint of spice. The finish is refreshingly crisp and dry, with red fruits lingering on the palate. Enjoy on it's own as an aperitif, or to accompany a variety of seafood dishes such as salmon, seared tuna, prawns and sushi. A wine with which to celebrate summer!"... MORE
TYGERBERG BLANC DE BLANC 2011 (By Altydgedacht Estate) "An 8-way white blend of 29% Sauvignon blanc, 21% Weisser Riesling, 16% Semillon, 12% Gewürztraminer, 7% Muscat d'Alexandrie, 7% Chardonnay, 4% Chenin blanc and 4% Viognier. An everyday quaffing wine with a strong aromatic component and zesty finish."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT BARBERA 2010 "Made from a traditional northern Italian variety, this wine has a rich red colour, with the nose exuding dark fruit and toasty oak aromas. The velvety entry on the palate is rounded off with a varietal fruit flavours and oaky sweetness. The elegant tannin-structure is a hallmark of the cooler Durbanville winegrowing region. An excellent food wine which will compliment tomato-based Mediterranean-style dishes and pastas. Cellaring potential - approximately 8 years."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT PINOTAGE 2010 "Good expression of a cool-area Pinotage. Dark fruits combined with hints of toasty oak and coconut dominate on the nose. The entry on the palate is silky, with elegant soft tanning (typical of Durbanville terroir) rounding off the wine."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT TINTORETTO 2009 "As the label exclaims: "Tintoretto is where 1 South African, 1 Italian and 2 French varieties combine to create a truly unique taste experience". Pinotage lays the red fruit foundation, with Barbera adding spice and dark fruits. Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure to the blend and the wine is rounded off by judicious oaking. A serious wine with a balanced tanning structure and good aging potential. Only 225 cases were produced."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT MÉTHODE CAP CLASSIQUE BLANC DE BLANC 2008 "2008 was the maiden vintage of Altydgedacht Méthode Cap Classique. Aromas of green apple combine with biscuity flavours from the less maturation, to create a wine that is complex and refreshing. The full mouthfeel can be attributed to malolactic fermentation and the 24 months of lees maturation in bottle. The tantalizingly delicate bubbles in the wine, rounds off the taste experience."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SEMILLON NOBLE LATE HARVEST 2011 "2011 was the maiden vintage of Altydgedacht Semillon Noble Late Harvest. The nose of the wine is characterized by aromas of dried apricots, honey and a hint of spice. The palate is rich and velvety sweet, with sufficient acidity to give structure to the wine. A dessert wine which is the ideal partner to crème brullé. Available in 375ml bottles."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2011 "One of the very few examples of a dry Gewürz in South Africa and very much the signature style of Altydgedacht. Brilliant straw colour with a slight green tint on the edge. The nose is perfumed, with good expression of rose petals, Turkish delight and leechies. The palate follows through with floral flavours and a mélange of fruits, with good palate weight and lingering finish. An elegant, complex wine with good ageing potential. To be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to spicy foods, curries and sushi."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT THE OLLO 2011 "A blend of 35% Semillon, 31% Chardonnay, 23% Viognier, and 11% Chenin blanc. The nose is dominated by the Aromatics of Viognier and Semillon - apricots and Turkish delight from Viognier, fresh herbs from Semillon, with a hint of cedar from barrel-maturation. The entry on the palate is rich (attributed to partial MLF), with the palate being similarly perfumed and rounded off with touches of cinnamon and toasty oak. An ideal companion for creamy soups and rich white meat dishes."...MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011 "The wine has a straw-coloured hue. Due to differential picking, the grapes imparted a whole spectrum of flavours to the wine, ranging from greenpepper and green figs to passion fruit and guava. Tropical fruit dominate on the palate, while the fullness on the palate is the result of extended lees contact. An inviting wine to be enjoyed generously on its own or as an accompaniment to fish, sushi, poultry and a range of vegetarian dishes"...MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT BARBERA 2007 "Made from a traditional northern Italian variety, this wine has a rich red colour, with the nose exuding dark fruit and toasty oak aromas. The velvety entry on the palate is rounded off with varietal fruit flavours, ripe tannins and subtle oak. An excellent food wine which will compliment tomato-based Mediterranean-style dishes and pastas. Cellaring potential – approximately 8 years."...MORE
CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2009 " The 2009 is Altydgedacht’s fourth Rosé vintage. Displaying a lively dark pink blush, the nose of this dry Rosé is laden with red fruits- strawberries and raspberries, coupled with a hint of spice. The finish is refreshingly crisp and dry, with red fruits lingering on the palate. Enjoy on it’s own as an aperitif, or to accompany a variety of seafood dishes such as salmon, seared tuna, prawns and sushi. A wine with which to celebrate summer!"... MORE
CHATELAINE 2008 "Semi-sweet blend of 60% Gewürztraminer and 40% Weisser Riesling. A delicate, fruit-laden wine expressing cultivar characteristics of its components – leechie, rose petal and perfumed flavours, layered with a hint of spice. Refreshing on its own, this wine will make the ideal partner to spicy dishes."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2009 "One of the very few examples of a dry Gewürz in South Africa and very much the signature style of Altydgedacht. Brilliant straw colour with a slight green tint on the edge. The nose is perfumed, with good expression of rose petals, Turkish delight and leechies. The palate follows through with floral flavours and a mélange of fruits, with good palate weight and lingering finish. An elegant, complex wine with good ageing potential. To be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to spicy foods, curries and sushi."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 "The wine has a straw-coloured hue. Due to differential picking, the grapes imparted a whole spectrum of flavours to the wine, ranging from greenpepper and green figs to passion fruit and guava. Tropical fruit dominate on the palate, while the fullness on the palate is the result of extended lees contact. An inviting wine to be enjoyed generously on its own or as an accompaniment to fish, sushi, poultry and a range of vegetarian dishes."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE 2009 "The wine has a straw-coloured hue. The philosophy behind the Reserve blend is one of minimum winemaker intervention. Flavours of greenpepper and tropical fruit dominate on the nose, with layers of green figs and boxwood adding dimension. The palate is refreshingly dry, allowing an intense, lingering aftertaste. A wine to be enjoyed on special occasions with good friends and great food!"... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT BARBERA 2004 "Made from a traditional northern Italian variety, this wine has a rich red colour, with the nose exuding cherry and stewed fruit aromas. The velvety entry on the palate is rounded off with varietal fruit flavours, ripe tannins and subtle oak An excellent food wine which will compliment Mediterranean-style dishes and pastas. Cellaring potential – approximately 8 years. "... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE 2008 "The wine has a straw-coloured hue. The philosophy behind the Reserve blend is one of minimum winemaker intervention. Flavours of greenpepper and tropical fruit dominate on the nose, with layers of green figs and boxwood adding dimension. The palate is refreshingly dry, allowing an intense, lingering aftertaste. A wine to be enjoyed on special occasions with good friends and great food!"... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT CHATELAINE 2007 "Semi-sweet wine containing 100% Gewürztraminer. A delicate, fruit-laden wine expressing typical cultivar characteristics – leechie, rose petal and perfumed flavours, layered with a hint of spice. Refreshing on its own, this wine will make the ideal partner to spicy dishes."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT ESTATE WHITE 2008 "A blend of 30% Viognier, 28% Chardonnay, 26% Chenin blanc and 16% Gewurztraminer. The nose is dominated by the aromatics of Viognier and Gewurz – apricots and Turkish delight, with a hint of cedar from barrel-maturation. The entry on the palate is rich, with the palate being similarly perfumed and rounded off with touches of cinnamon and toasty oak. An ideal companion for creamy soups and rich white meat dishes."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2008 "One of the very few examples of a dry Gewürz in South Africa and very much the signature style of Altydgedacht. Brilliant straw colour with a slight green tint on the edge. The nose is perfumed, with good expression of rose petals, Turkish delight and leechies. The palate follows through with floral flavours and a mélange of fruits, with good palate weight and lingering finish. An elegant, complex wine with good ageing potential. To be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to spicy foods, curries and sushi."... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 "The wine has a straw-coloured hue. Due to differential picking, the grapes imparted a whole spectrum of flavours to the wine, ranging from greenpepper and green figs to passion fruit. Tropical fruit dominate on the palate, while the fullness on the palate is the result of extended lees contact. An inviting wine to be enjoyed generously on its own or as an accompaniment to fish, sushi, poultry and a range of vegetarian dishes."... MORE
CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2008 "The 2008 is Altydgedacht’s second Rosé vintage. Displaying a lively dark pink blush, the nose of this dry Rosé is laden with red fruits- strawberries and raspberries, coupled with a hint of spice. The finish is refreshingly crisp and dry, with red fruits lingering on the palate. Enjoy on it’s own as an aperitif, or to accompany a variety of seafood dishes such as salmon, seared tuna, prawns and sushi. A wine with which to celebrate summer! "... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT BARBERA 2006 "Altydgedacht is a 412 hectare estate in the heart of Durbanville and has been in the Parker family since 1852. John and Ollo Parker are the fifth generation cultivating the farm. The history of Barbera on Altydgedacht dates back to the 1920’s, where it’s deep colour and natural fruit acidity lent it to be used in the production of fortified wines!"... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT PINOTAGE 2007 "A full-bodied dry red wine. Gentle wood maturation combined with vibrant flavours of plum and dark cherries, compliment the soft ripe tannins, adding to the depth and length of the wine. "... MORE
ALTYDGEDACHT SHIRAZ 2005 "A full-bodied dry red wine, reflecting an intense ruby red colour. Sweet vanilla and dark fruit flavours follows through on the palate, to produce a complex wine with juicy tannins and a velvety finish. Will mature well over the next 7 years."... MORE