Accolades
Veritas Awards - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver Medal
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval
Tasting Notes
Veritas Awards - Bronze
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005 - Silver Medal
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Seal of Approval
Nettles, passion fruit, asparagus and traces of gooseberry on the nose. The palate displays a fullness with a well-rounded balance and a long lingering aftertaste of green fig.
Food Suggestions
Seafood dishes, served on a garden salad in early summer…the perfect accompaniment.
In The Vineyard
The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy..! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.
Terroir: Deep soils possessing decomposed granite.
Vineyard: Selected vineyards to ensure top quality grapes.
Yield: 3 ton per hectare
Climate: South facing slopes, influenced by cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean.
About The Harvest
Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation at 13°C.
In The Cellar
Left on lees for 3 months in Stainless Steel tanks to add complexity and depth.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.
