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Sankt Laurent Ried Thal – Fichtenbauer Mold
€ 26,51When it comes to vineyard practices, Sankt Laurent is the diva of wines, needing a great deal of care and attention. We harvest this delicate cultivar throughout a few different cycles. The grapes for this classic wine are grown on half-century-old vines that are placed on south-facing terraces with loess soils.
We age it in fresh barriques, where the wood and the biological acid reduction aid in the development of its bouquet. Earthy tones of beetroot and sweet flavors of cherries and plums are revealed in the glass of Sankt Laurent.
Sixpence Red
€ 9,95A Tribute To Legendary Farm Workers… During the 1950’s and 1960’s Daniel Smiles, fondly known as Sixpence, was Opstal’s Shepherd. Slowly, but surely, the sheep were replaced with vines planted on Sixpence’s pastures, which were then referred to as Sixpence’s vineyards. The Sixpence wines are made mostly from grapes from Sixpence’s vines, and Opstal is proud to be able to honour the legendary Sixpence with our easy-drinking, everyday range of wines
Sixpence Rose
€ 7,95A Tribute To Legendary Farm Workers… During the 1950’s and 1960’s Daniel Smiles, fondly known as Sixpence, was Opstal’s Shepherd. Slowly, but surely, the sheep were replaced with vines planted on Sixpence’s pastures, which were then referred to as Sixpence’s vineyards. The Sixpence wines are made mostly from grapes from Sixpence’s vines, and Opstal is proud to be able to honour the legendary Sixpence with our easy-drinking, everyday range of wines.
This pretty Rosé is made from a vineyard planted on the western side of the Slanghoek Valley in a sandy soil with huge amounts of river pebbles in the profile. The soil has a low water holding capacity, so we work hard at mulching and composting on the farm to put organic matter back in the vineyard and generate a healthier micro climate for the plant. In the cellar there was only a couple of hours of skin contact during pressing, with a small amount of Colombard grapes added for that lively acidity. The juice underwent extended cold settling before cold fermentation. Aromas of bright red fruit is in abundance with cherry and strawberry most notable.
Sixpence White
€ 9,95The grapes used to make Sixpence wines were formerly grazed by sheep on our fields, and the renowned Daniel Smiles, also known as Sixpence, was the shepherd there. Opstal is pleased to offer our easy-drinking, lifestyle wine line as a tribute to Sixpence and all of the farmworkers on our estate.
The Barber Sémillon
€ 29,20The 5th generation vitner at Opstal Estate was Attie Louw, a veteran who started cutting the soldiers’ hair in Italy during WorldWar II. Afterwards he settled in Worcester and became a Berber. After marrying Ansie Everson, who inherited Opstal, he joined her and the team on the farm. The Barber becoming a winemaker… Almost as strange as a single varietal, barrel aged Sémillon from the Slanghoek Valley.
The Barber Verdelho
€ 29,50The 5th generation vitner at Opstal Estate was Attie Louw, a veteran who started cutting the soldiers’ hair in Italy during WorldWar II. Afterwards he settled in Worcester and became a Berber. After marrying Ansie Everson, who inherited Opstal, he joined her and the team on the farm. The Barber becoming a winemaker… Almost as strange as a single varietal, barrel aged Sémillon from the Slanghoek Valley.
Valpolicella Classico
€ 17,86A delicate and unadulterated wine featuring precise notes of strawberry and cherry, accompanied by a hint of tannin. A very good wine, especially given the hot and dry nature of the vintage. 80% Corvina and Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, and up to 5%, depending on the vintage, Molinara grapes A modest red wine with ideal measurements, the tiny black dress of wines. The vines are produced using a high-trained Pergola Veronese* method on fossil-rich, calcareous loams that face southeast to east. This old system is proving to be a good fit for the current climate of climate change. The vines range in age from 25 to 80 years, and thankfully for 2022, there are wells on the site to assist the vines survive periods of severe drought.
Valpolicella Ripasso ‘Malavoglia’
€ 24,76Situated in the center of the historically classic zone of Valpolicella, on the common of Marano di Valpolicella, sits Ca’ La Bionda. Pietro Castellani established the winery in 1902, and the fourth family is currently in charge of the 29 hectares of organically certified vineyards.
This Ripasso is a combination of 150–300m-high highly rocky clay limestone corvina, 20% corvinone, 10% rondella, and 10% Molinara.
Verdelho – Paulo Laureano
€ 24,90The Genus Generationes collection features the most distinctive wines or initiatives that require a great deal of love and devotion (family generations). Maria Teresa, the family’s irreverent member, is this Verdelho. A Verdelho “sui generis” The variety originates from a block where very ancient vines were grafted with sticks of Verdelho.
Vinhas Velhas
€ 19,29Vidigueira’s most famous white variety is Antão Vaz.Its best performance is actually in this region, despite the fact that not much is known about its origins.The Antão Vaz found in this wine is sourced from historic vine areas that have been producing modest yields and memorable wines for numerous decades.
Vinhas Velhas Private Branco
€ 19,20Paulo Laureano is regarded as one of the most esteemed winemakers in Portugal and serves as a benchmark for wines produced in the Alentejo region. An agronomist and oenologist, he received his training across Portugal, Australia, and Spain. After a decade of teaching at the University of Évora, he chose to focus solely on his passion for winemaking, which he has pursued since 2003.
As the name suggests, this wine is crafted from old vines of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, including Antão Vaz, Arinto, and Fernão Pires. Each variety is vinified separately before being blended prior to bottling, with Antão Vaz undergoing fermentation in barrels, while the other two are fermented in stainless steel.
This wine is fresh and elegant, exhibiting aromas of tropical fruits, citrus, and subtle notes of white flowers. On the palate, this blend of white varieties is both silky and creamy, showcasing excellent acidity.
This wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish and soft cheeses.