Crisp & Mineral

The Donkiesbaai Steen 2023 has a beautiful complexity of aromas reveal themselves on the nose: candied lemon peel, pineapple, honeysuckle, beeswax, cream and shortbread. On the palate, lively acidity carries the fruit, with texture and layers of flavour expanding on the palate. A clean yet mouthwatering finish. The Steen is made up of three components: 75% is fermented and then matured in a combination of new and seasoned 500l French oak barrels. 15% is fermented spontaneously and matured on the lees in concrete eggs. Bâtonnage is done monthly for textural mouthfeel. DWWA Silver

The Donkiesbaai Grenache Blanc 2022 has gorgeous stone fruit & floral perfume that fills the glass. An alluring nose of orange blossom perfume is followed by white peach and a spicy hint of pickled ginger. Delicately structured and crisply dry on the palate, the soft and refined fruit follows through onto the palate, showing peach ice tea, citrus fruit and a hint of caramel, that is rounded off with an elegant floral finish. Platter 92 pts