Our close proximity to the cool Atlantic Ocean plays a major role in tempering excessive temperatures, usually felt during ripening in most parts of the Cape Winelands. This enhances the development of natural acidity and even ripening. Our soils are well drained Table Mountain quartzite and Bokkeveld shales, in what is a special farming environment.
– PJ Geyer Winemaker and Farmer
Under the towering Klein River mountains, Thamnus Wines is a unique terroir with few surrounding vineyards. The cool-climate conditions and old soils produce an elegant, more old-world style of wine, expressed well in the Burgundian grape varieties. Our Chardonnay is chiselled in style with lime, almond and flinty notes. The Pinot Noir is generally lighter in colour, but shows darker fruit, firm tannins and more savoury notes. Both wines offer 5 years or more of ageing potential.
Multiple clones of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay across 10 ha of vineyards are naturally farmed, vine by vine. We utilize our sheep in the vineyards during certain periods of the season as part of a regenerative agriculture approach; our sheep are rotated throughout the vineyard, grazing and suppressing weeds and allowing cover crops, later the vineyards, to proliferate. We also offer incredible free-range, naturally farmed lamb, fine olive oil and fynbos honey.
THAMNUS CHARDONNAY 2022
The 2022 vintage opens with vibrant citrus aromas, layered with dried orange peel and orange blossom, and subtle hints of fresh ginger, vanilla pod, and white pepper. A maritime influence imparts flinty minerality and a touch of crushed stone. Nuances of foie gras and salted caramel add depth to the palate. Thoughtful use of French oak enhances texture and complexity, with vibrant acidity providing balance. This wine seamlessly blends old-world elegance with new-world precision, showcasing the essence of its terroir.
| Alc 13.5% | Total Acidity 6.9g/l pH 3.22 |
R450
THAMNUS PINOT NOIR 2021
The 2021 Thamnus Pinot Noir is light in colour but serious in nature. Tilled earth, cured meat, black berries and cherries line the nose, supported by a hint of French oak. Firm and elegant on the palate, with savoury red fruits and chalky tannins. Decant in its youth, or drink to 2032
| Alc 12.9% | Total Acidity 5.5g/l pH 3.43 |
R450
