Elodie 2024

There's something magical about old vines; they've weathered decades of seasons, developing a wisdom that shows in every grape. Our Elodie showcases this beautifully, bringing together fruit from two remarkable Swartland bushvine blocks that have been quietly perfecting their craft since the 1980s.

The Story Behind the Wine
Thirty per cent of Elodie comes from the Jakkalsfontein vineyard, where granite soils and vines planted in 1986 create wines of remarkable finesse. The remaining 70% hails from Nuweland, characterised by iron-rich soils and even older vines from 1981. These aren't just old vines—they're storytellers, each vintage adding another chapter to their remarkable tale.

The 2024 vintage brought its own personality to the mix. A wet winter and spring fostered vigorous growth, while challenging weather during flowering naturally reduced yields—exactly what we want for concentration and character.

In the Glass
This is Chenin Blanc with substance and soul. You'll discover an array of orchard fruits and citrus aromatics, with thatch-like notes that speak to the wine's dryland origins. The palate is densely flavoured yet elegant, with apricot, wild honey, and lemon rind melding beautifully with an oatmeal-like roundness that carries through to a long, satisfying finish. The texture is particularly special—a crunchy apple-skin character that gives the wine wonderful tension and interest.

How We Make It
We treat these old vine treasures with the respect they deserve. All fruit is whole bunch pressed and 100% wild fermented in older 400L and 500L barrels. Nine months on lees before blending gives Elodie its characteristic depth and complexity—this isn't a wine that's rushed.

Artist Rod Freemantle painted each Landscape Series label using pigments created by grinding rocks from the actual vineyards. Each bottle literally contains the ground beneath these ancient vines—a true representation of the diverse landscapes that shape these wines.

Perfect for: Those special dinners where conversation flows as beautifully as the wine, paired with roasted chicken, creamy fish dishes.

Technical Details:
Alcohol: 13.17% vol | Residual Sugar: 2.3g/L | Total Acidity: 5.9g/L | pH: 3.18

Release Date: July 2025