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At the Black Oystercatcher Winery, we produce top quality wines
of a world-class standard. Our grapes, grown in the cool tip of Africa winds
in the Elim wine ward, are smaller than usual - with more intense flavours as a
result (see Vineyards for more). Once the grapes are ripe, they are
handpicked, and worked with in the softest possible way. At Black
Oystercatcher Winery, we operate according to our wine-making philosophy:
working the land with the least possible interference in the most natural way.
Black Oystercatcher boutique wines have accumulated numerous awards since they were launched. The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc was rated under the top 10 wines at the WineX exhibition in 2005. The 2006 White Pearl was rated under the top 50 white blends in South Africa by Caroline's Fine Wine. Decanter magazine also recently commissioned wine connoisseur Christian Eedes to review the wines produced by the Elim wine growers. He rated the Black Oystercatcher 2008 White Pearl as a 4-star highly recommended wine.
Black Oystercatcher boutique wines have accumulated numerous awards since they were launched. The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc was rated under the top 10 wines at the WineX exhibition in 2005. The 2006 White Pearl was rated under the top 50 white blends in South Africa by Caroline's Fine Wine. Decanter magazine also recently commissioned wine connoisseur Christian Eedes to review the wines produced by the Elim wine growers. He rated the Black Oystercatcher 2008 White Pearl as a 4-star highly recommended wine.
Given the cool climate of the southern-most wine ward, this region is an ideal
Sauvignon Blanc production area. The cool breeze also ensures a naturally
low pH level in the grapes - ideal for the ageability of the white wines. Only
free run juice has been used in the making of the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc,
ensuring the best quality. Cold fermentation and three separate selective
handpickings were used to add to the complexity and flavour of the wine.
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The White Pearl 2008 is a distinctive wine - full-bodied, yet crisp. It is an aged
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend, with the Semillon handpicked,
fermented and aged in 100 percent French oak barrels, and the Sauvignon
Blanc selected from full ripe handpicked grapes. More.
The 2011 Rosé is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes,
fused together to give the wine a dry, crisp and mineral taste on the palate.
Only free run juice is used with a cold fermentation technique. More.
The CAB/Merlot 2007 is a blend of Black Oystercatcher Cabernet Sauvignon
and Black Oystercatcher Merlot. Both the varietals of this blend are
handpicked and gently de-stemmed. They're fermented, matured and aged
independently in French oak barrels for 16 months and then meticulously
blended. It is then bottle-aged for another 12 months. More.
The 2007 Triton uses the same technique as the CAB/Merlot 2007, but is a
blend of Black Oystercatcher Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Oystercatcher
Merlot and Black Oystercatcher Shiraz. The combination offers remarkable
minerality, and a long finish. More.
OUR ETHICAL STANDARDS
Our winery and cellar is audited and certified by the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) and by the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) - showing our commitment to ethical, labour and environmental standards of best practice. As part of our sustainable wine production, we use renewable energy (wind turbines and solar panels) in the making of our wines.
Our winery and cellar is audited and certified by the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) and by the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) - showing our commitment to ethical, labour and environmental standards of best practice. As part of our sustainable wine production, we use renewable energy (wind turbines and solar panels) in the making of our wines.
WINEMAKING, Harvest & Bottling 2011
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