Daschbosch Methode Ancestrale

Daschbosch crafts elegant wines and experimental wines whilst upholding traditional methods of wine-making and craftsmanship, since 1754, when the farm land was granted by the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, Rijk Tulbagh. Their wines reflect the vastness of the South African landscape and reflect the decades of vines growing in one place, in the unyielding sun, the cold winter rain, the storms and winds, on a mountain, on a plain somewhere which produces these delicate but powerful wines.

Winemaker WS Visagie flies planes, and occasionally jumps out of them, in his spare time. He likens producing Ancestrale wines to parachuting without a backup chute. But this delicious, naturally fermented and sustainably produced Pet Nat from Verdelho has landed safely.

Grapes are hand picked, destemmed and crushed. Cold soaking and slow fermentation at about 12-15 degrees enhances the flavour and colour. The initial fermentation takes place in tank for about 2 weeks with wild yeast. Bottling took place towards the end of fermentation which is completed in the bottle. The wine spends a further 4-5 months on lees before disgorgement.

Daschbosch Methode Ancestrale wine has aromas of lime, crisp apple with freshly baked pastry, and toasted almonds on the nose. The palate is ripe and full flavoured with bright citrus fruit offset by vibrant acidity and a soft creamy mouthfeel. Perfect with smoked salmon, oysters and seafood dishes.