A taste adventure with The Grapesmith collection
The Grapesmith narrates the tale of an individual who meticulously crafts something novel – a wine – from grapes. The range offers exclusive, small-batch blends that highlight Mediterranean and Rhône varieties, expressed in South African terroir. These wines encapsulate the innovative and experimental spirit of our winemaking legacy. The Grapesmith employs a philosophy centered around minimal intervention, experimentation, and a steadfast dedication to gastronomic excellence.
Second-generation winemaker Johan Malan introduced the Grapesmith range to the Simonsig portfolio in 2016 and includes the following:
- Die Kluisenaar 2020 showcases the art of balance with a blend of Marsanne and Rousanne
- Mediterraneo 2020 highlights the art of blending with a composition of Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Verdelho and Bourboulenc
Stay tuned for a new addition to The Grapesmith collection coming April 2024!
Join the Satin Royale Society
Next week is International Women’s Day when we honour all women from every walk of life and what better way to celebrate this day than with our opulent Satin Royale? The Cape’s most unapologetic Cap Classique.
This upcoming month we’ll be offering the first five Satin Royale shoppers a complimentary matching scarf to sparkle and shine in recognition of all the vivacious, the bold, the perceivers, the mountain movers, and shoulder shakers – you are all rare gems.
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A harvest update from our cellarmaster
We've had an eventful week in the cellar. Harvest is complete for all our Cap Classique, white wines and Pinotage. Overall, despite lower yields, the quality remains exceptional.
Last week marked the beginning of our red grape harvest, including Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the first bits of Syrah and Grenache. We're seeing tiny berries packed with flavour and concentration.
Our Cap Classique and Chenin Blancs are showing fantastic promise. In March, we'll begin the intricate blending process for our Kaapse Vonkels. On Thursday, the Skrikkeljaar (Leap Day), we'll be bottling our Jamala Gewürztraminer, marking one of our earliest bottlings of a wine.
Harvest will be wrapping up soon and we look forward to what the wines of 2024 will bring.
Out and about with Simonsig this March
We love meeting fellow wine lovers and enthusiasts! Enjoy our delectable wines and chat with our charming brand ambassadors or accomplished winemakers at one of these upcoming events
- 6 & 20 March (last of the season) - Street Soiree, Stellenbosch | R190 pp | Get tickets
- 21-23 March - Great Kenton Wine Festival, Kenton-on-Sea | R350 pp | Get tickets