Aristargos, Swartland, 2024

A beautifully complex Cape White blend that this year benefits from just over 10% Colombard for the first time. In a warm year such as 2024, Colombard brings acidity and supports a little skin contact for added structure. Ripe, spicy and texturally satisfying, the 2024 Aristargos is yellow fruited, with notes of citrus, ginger and caraway, held together with a fine grip, accentuated by 20% of the blend being aged in concrete. 49% Chenin Blanc, the rest a mix of Semillon, Colombard, Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc. All components are vinified and aged separately, bottled after 11 months.