Kleine Zalze

Winemakers: Alastair Rimmer – Henning Retief – RJ Botha ​The farm was first promulgated in 1685, a time when many of the original wine estates were first laid out.

The farm is known to have produced grapes since at least 1695 when the first record of taxes payable to the Stellenbosch Town Council were made by the then owner of Kleine Zalze, Nicolaas Cleef, a German immigrant.

At this time over 700 vines were recorded for tax purposes. Kobus and Mariette Basson purchased Kleine Zalze in 1996 with Jan Malan, Mariette’s brother. Jan left the business in 2000 and Rolf Schulz, a German National, took up his share of the wine business. Kleine Zalze Lodge and Terroir Restaurant are wholly owned parts of Kleine Zalze..

Vineyard Selection Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier

Tasting notes: The wine is rich and full with plenty of complex plummy and savoury characters.

On the nose the wine shows expressive blackcurrants and well integrated oak flavours.

These flavours carry onto the palate with a sweet, round finish from the Viognier.

The ageing potential of this wine is up to 7 years.

Blend information: 80% Shiraz, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Viognier.

Cellar Selection Merlot

Tasting notes:

An elegant wine that shows loads of soft red fruit and ripe plums on both the nose and palate.

This is complemented by hints of spice and other savoury notes.

Vineyard Selection Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier

Tasting notes: The wine is rich and full with plenty of complex plummy and savoury characters.

On the nose the wine shows expressive blackcurrants and well integrated oak flavours.

These flavours carry onto the palate with a sweet, round finish from the Viognier.

The ageing potential of this wine is up to 7 years.

Blend information: 80% Shiraz, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Viognier.