Sparkling Wine
This crisp and fresh Sparkling was made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Because it was harvested very early on in the vintage the alcohol is nice and low. It is classified as a Sec which means it is dry, but the residual sugar concentration is still high enough to make this a popular bubbly for many different palates.
“Great tropical nose and flavours. Good crisp finish. For me, a very attractive, easy drink with good character.” – Dave Hughes
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Harvested in cool conditions early in the morning this wine shows a lot of typical Sauvignon Blanc freshness with fruit notes like melon and green apple dominating the nose. A lingering pallet is the result of 5 months of lees contact with the lees stirred up in the tank a few times during the first 2 months.
Chenin Blanc 2009
60% of this Chenin was harvested from 30 year old vines and 40% from a younger 10 year old vineyard.The wine is full bodied, with a high intensity of tropical fruit. It is rich in flavour and complimented by a well-balanced acidity with a smooth & fruity aftertaste.
BLUSH Syrah/Viognier 2010
This unique wine combines the fruity, pepper flavours of Shiraz grapes with the intensity of peach & apricot fruit flavours from ripe Viognier grapes.
Enjoy this dry complexed Blush chilled.
“With Opstal’s Blush the shiraz is grown and harvested with viognier grapes, and the two are vinified together. In other words, it’s blended in the vineyard. The result is a grown-up wine, loaded with peppery fruit flavours with a clean, dry finish.” – David Biggs
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Full bodied, well structured wine with lots of berry aromas. Strong, but soft tannins supported by light oakwood and fruit. The complexity of this Cabernet originates from the vineyards and is complimented by extended maceration to produce this Opstal flagship.
Chardonnay Barrel Dessert 2008
Fused with high quality brandy and aged in new French oak barrels, this rare and absolutely delicious wine has an exclusive taste. The appearance has a beautiful clean, bright golden colour. There is a lot happening on the nose, with the combination of rich fruit and oaky flavours overlaid by fragrant honey.
“This is really pleasant and packed with layers of complex flavour - a fine example of imaginative winemaking.” – David Biggs
Hanepoot 2010
A true dessert wine that compliments the intensity of Hanepoot grapes. Full bodied, with a very smooth finish - this wine has great ageing potential.