Jacques Malan, a Huguenot from Merindol in the south of France, arrived in the Cape in 1688. He began farming in the Franschhoek Valley, later moving to Stellenbosch - an area that was to become one of the finest wine producing regions of the Cape. Nine generations later Frans Malan continued the family tradition when he purchased the farm De Hoop and produced the first wines - hand filled, and labelled by his wife Liza - under the Simonsig label.
Simonsig is situated just north of Stellenbosch in the foothills of the Simonberg Mountains. The farm has 205ha under vine, planted in mainly shale soils that have good water retaining capacity. Sandstone and granite soils are also present. Careful experimentation with the different terroirs on the farm has enabled the winemaking team to arrive at the optimum conditions for growing the different varietals.
Simonsig:
Sauvignon/Semillon was started in 2001 following in the style of the famous white Bordeaux wines. It has a smooth silky mouthfeel with ripe apple and pear flavours lingering on the aftertaste. Refreshingly dry with soft fruit makes this a very easy drinking style of wine.
Cabernet/Merlot has ripe black cherry flavours supported by a cedary vanilla oak spiciness. Medium bodied with the unmistakable Cabernet influence, the sweet red berry Merlot contribution lingers on the finish which shows a food friendly dryness.
Code / Product / Vintage: White Wines |
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| 23011 | Hazy View Chenin Blanc | 2010 | Screw cap |
| 2808 | Simonsig Sauvignon/Semillon | 2009 | Screw cap |
Red Wines |
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| 23012 | Hazy View Pinotage | 2009 | Screw cap |
| 2809 | Simonsig Cabernet/Merlot | 2008 | Screw cap |
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