Characteristics:
Cool-climate wine, crisp and aromatic. Complexity is brought by the site elevation of 200m above sea level, granite soils and southwestern slopes, which enable the wine to capture the essence of the Upper-Hemel-and-Aarde-Valley in Walker Bay. Pure and fresh with aromas and tastes of gooseberries, capsicum and hints of tropical fruits. Refreshing mineral and lingering finish.

Food pairing:
Serve with raw or lightly cooked shellfish, eg oysters and prawns, fresh crab or grilled fish such as sea bass. Pair with gazpacho or young goats cheeses. Fine match with sushi and sashimi, seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum and smoked salmon. Think asparagus or fresh aperitif.

About this winery:
Céline Haspeslagh and Frederik Herten have been the young dynamic Belgian owners of Hasher Family Estate in the beautiful Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa since 2021. The winery on the banks of the Onrus river is 180 hectares in size and the focus lies on premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, for which the region has an excellent reputation. Their mission: terroir driven & elegant cuvées, with respect for the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom -recently rewarded with a WWF/World Wildlife Fund membership. Hasher can already be considered one of the valley’s leading sources of the best the country has to offer.