(2024) The terroir in question is Swartland, for a wine made by the Gabb Family of Journey's End in Stellenbosch, but from Swartland vineyards planted in 1987. Bush vines are planted on sandy loam soils, and partially dry farmed without irrigation. The wine is unoaked, but clearly has seen lees ageing given its creaminess of both aroma and texture. On the nose there is passion fruit and guava, a buttery but tropical character. On the palate there is plentiful sweetness and richness in a wine with just 12.5% alcohol, the lime and lemon acidity has a bit of fatness, so the whole picture is well balanced but generous in style. Watch the
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