Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Bruce Jack Wines is made up of a small, dynamic team which aims to celebrate authenticity and provenance, not just in the wine they craft, but in everything they do. Head winemakers Bruce Jack and Marlize Beyers have worked together for over two decades, since 2002, and both have extensive experience in many winemaking regions around the world. Human culture started at the tip of Africa, despite it being ‘off the charts’, so it is fitting that something as culturally rooted as wine should thrive there, inspiring the ‘Off the Charts’ wine range, crafted from grape varieties and regions that are South Africa’s viticultural cornerstones. The labels draw inspiration from the untamed majesty of the wilderness and the symbolic Basotho blanket. In 2023, Bruce Jack featured for the fourth consecutive year in the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands, an accolade awarded by the Drinks International.

THE VINTAGE:
The 2024 vintage in Swartland was marked by a relatively cool, dry growing season. Winter rainfall was good, providing ample water reserves. The cool conditions allowed for slow ripening, resulting in grapes with concentrated flavours and vibrant acidity. A warm, dry harvest period ensured optimal ripeness.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The vineyards are located in various locations within Swartland with its ‘American Wild West’ aspect on rolling rugged hills facing the sea, capturing the essence of this pioneering spirit. The area enjoys a Mediterranean type climate with mostly red deep soils combined with some sandy ones. Vines are mainly trellised with some grown as bush vines and the grapes are hand harvested.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Only free run juice is used from separators via gravity and the juice is settled via flotation with plant based fining agents. The wine is then racked to stainless steel tanks and fermented to dryness using a selection of commercial yeasts while a portion is wild fermented at a cool 12- 15 degrees but malolactic is blocked. Racked and kept on fine lees until bottling.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
Aromas of ripe quince, pear, and a touch of wildflower honey. The palate is crisp and dry, with vibrant acidity and flavours of green apple, citrus, and a hint of minerality. The finish is long and refreshing.

GRAPE:
Chenin Blanc 100%.