Keermont
Terrasse White Blend
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin and Sauv blanc in a very nice mix with other grapes from South Africa. Distinctly pyrazinous nose and balanced throughout.
Chenin and Sauv blanc in a very nice mix with other grapes from South Africa. Distinctly pyrazinous nose and balanced throughout.
Jun 24th, 2022
The Terrasse is a white blend that gets its name from Keermont’s terraced vineyards. It is a blend of Chenin Blanc from a 46 year old un-irrigated vineyard called 'Riverside' and is complimented by Chenin from two younger vineyards and varying fractions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.
The nose is a little shy. Cut grass, understated; lemon, lime, pineapple, green melon and white peach. Soft chalkiness & minerality, light saline, white & yellow flowers.
The body is light and lively. Understated; lemon, lime, pineapple, green melon, white peach, honeysuckle a little cut grass, soft chalkiness & minerality, light saline, white & yellow flowers. Beautiful acidity and elegant, ripe, well balanced finish that persists softly in the mouth.
We also tasted his 2013 Cabernet Reserve & his 2016 Fluerfonein (sticky Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc wine) but, I didn’t have time to write notes as we had to get to another appointment. 🤷♂️ Both good and worth seeking out.
Photos of; the vistas on and around Keermont and Sofia and I with Alex touring the property.
The Terrasse is a white blend that gets its name from Keermont’s terraced vineyards. It is a blend of Chenin Blanc from a 46 year old un-irrigated vineyard called 'Riverside' and is complimented by Chenin from two younger vineyards and varying fractions of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.
The nose is a little shy. Cut grass, understated; lemon, lime, pineapple, green melon and white peach. Soft chalkiness & minerality, light saline, white & yellow flowers.
The body is light and lively. Understated; lemon, lime, pineapple, green melon, white peach, honeysuckle a little cut grass, soft chalkiness & minerality, light saline, white & yellow flowers. Beautiful acidity and elegant, ripe, well balanced finish that persists softly in the mouth.
We also tasted his 2013 Cabernet Reserve & his 2016 Fluerfonein (sticky Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc wine) but, I didn’t have time to write notes as we had to get to another appointment. 🤷♂️ Both good and worth seeking out.
Photos of; the vistas on and around Keermont and Sofia and I with Alex touring the property.
First of the blind white wines for our South African blind tasting. This bottling by Keermont Vineyards is still just a baby that needs some time to fully open up and needs to be around cellar temperature to be enjoyed. Light pale yellow with a muted nose. A touch of floral notes and a little bit of stone/tropical fruits. High acidity (7/10) with a slow attack moving towards a medium to medium plus body. Notes of lemon zest, peaches, and solid minerality on the palate. Really pulls nicely together with the acidity in the long finish. Drink till 2027.
I think @David L can attest to the value and deliciousness of this bottling!
First of the blind white wines for our South African blind tasting. This bottling by Keermont Vineyards is still just a baby that needs some time to fully open up and needs to be around cellar temperature to be enjoyed. Light pale yellow with a muted nose. A touch of floral notes and a little bit of stone/tropical fruits. High acidity (7/10) with a slow attack moving towards a medium to medium plus body. Notes of lemon zest, peaches, and solid minerality on the palate. Really pulls nicely together with the acidity in the long finish. Drink till 2027.
I think @David L can attest to the value and deliciousness of this bottling!
Chenin/ Viognier/ Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc.
Chenin/ Viognier/ Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc.
Sep 20th, 2015Sipping this beauty will keep me from being *too* jealous of our coworkers who are there now. 67% Chenin, 17% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier, 7% Sauvignon.
Sipping this beauty will keep me from being *too* jealous of our coworkers who are there now. 67% Chenin, 17% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier, 7% Sauvignon.
Sep 16th, 2015South Africa bringing it with this blend of Chenin, Chard, Viognier, & Sauvignon.
South Africa bringing it with this blend of Chenin, Chard, Viognier, & Sauvignon.
Mar 21st, 2014Nice blend, mostly chenin. Tart and crisp!
Nice blend, mostly chenin. Tart and crisp!
Jan 2nd, 2022
Thick in the mouth, but refreshing salinity. Lime, lots of lime and a bit of minerals. Yummy!
Thick in the mouth, but refreshing salinity. Lime, lots of lime and a bit of minerals. Yummy!
Nov 23rd, 2021
Really luscious texture, vanilla, butterscotch, citrus, some salt, and spice on the finish, lively acidity. Intriguing and refreshing. The oak and lees are both present, but elegant.
Really luscious texture, vanilla, butterscotch, citrus, some salt, and spice on the finish, lively acidity. Intriguing and refreshing. The oak and lees are both present, but elegant.
Sep 24th, 2021
Full bodied and complex. A solid effort as usual.
Full bodied and complex. A solid effort as usual.
Oct 13th, 2019