Natte Valleij - Cape of Good Hope Cinsault 2021
The historic farm of Natte Valleij Wines is set on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, just outside of Stellenbosch. It oozes a sense of history, with its homestead, old wine cellars, brandy stills, mature gardens, ancient trees, pergolas, ponds and all surrounded by lime-washed walls. Bought by the Milner Family in 1969 as a run down winery that had not produced wine since the 50s. Their grandfather, Sir Mordaunt Milner, a famed South African horse breeder, felt Natte Valleij ideal for pursuing his passion of equine brilliance. It would breed some of South Africa’s finest racehorses for 30 years.
In 2005 the horses were led out and the barrels rolled back into the 300 year old winery and, once again, the sounds of wine were back. Winemaking is spearheaded by youngest son, Alexander Milner, now the 3rd generation Milner on Natte Valleij. He started in 2005, After graduating as a qualified winemaker from Stellenbosch University, determined to return Natte Valleij to an epitome of classic South African wine.
Focusing primarily on Cinsault, Alexander’s passion is seeking out forgotten patches of old dry-land bush vines that he felt would offer exceptional quality and interest. “These old vines have always fascinated me by their dogged persistence to exist.” The philosophy at Natte Valleij Wines is simple: respect the soil, the vine, and the wine, with minimal interference and pretense. Guiding beautiful grapes into character full wines–preserving the intrinsic link between bottle and grape.
Natte Valleij - Cape of Good Hope Cinsault 2021
The historic farm of Natte Valleij Wines is set on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, just outside of Stellenbosch. It oozes a sense of history, with its homestead, old wine cellars, brandy stills, mature gardens, ancient trees, pergolas, ponds and all surrounded by lime-washed walls. Bought by the Milner Family in 1969 as a run down winery that had not produced wine since the 50s. Their grandfather, Sir Mordaunt Milner, a famed South African horse breeder, felt Natte Valleij ideal for pursuing his passion of equine brilliance. It would breed some of South Africa’s finest racehorses for 30 years.
In 2005 the horses were led out and the barrels rolled back into the 300 year old winery and, once again, the sounds of wine were back. Winemaking is spearheaded by youngest son, Alexander Milner, now the 3rd generation Milner on Natte Valleij. He started in 2005, After graduating as a qualified winemaker from Stellenbosch University, determined to return Natte Valleij to an epitome of classic South African wine.
Focusing primarily on Cinsault, Alexander’s passion is seeking out forgotten patches of old dry-land bush vines that he felt would offer exceptional quality and interest. “These old vines have always fascinated me by their dogged persistence to exist.” The philosophy at Natte Valleij Wines is simple: respect the soil, the vine, and the wine, with minimal interference and pretense. Guiding beautiful grapes into character full wines–preserving the intrinsic link between bottle and grape.
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The historic farm of Natte Valleij Wines is set on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, just outside of Stellenbosch. It oozes a sense of history, with its homestead, old wine cellars, brandy stills, mature gardens, ancient trees, pergolas, ponds and all surrounded by lime-washed walls. Bought by the Milner Family in 1969 as a run down winery that had not produced wine since the 50s. Their grandfather, Sir Mordaunt Milner, a famed South African horse breeder, felt Natte Valleij ideal for pursuing his passion of equine brilliance. It would breed some of South Africa’s finest racehorses for 30 years.
In 2005 the horses were led out and the barrels rolled back into the 300 year old winery and, once again, the sounds of wine were back. Winemaking is spearheaded by youngest son, Alexander Milner, now the 3rd generation Milner on Natte Valleij. He started in 2005, After graduating as a qualified winemaker from Stellenbosch University, determined to return Natte Valleij to an epitome of classic South African wine.
Focusing primarily on Cinsault, Alexander’s passion is seeking out forgotten patches of old dry-land bush vines that he felt would offer exceptional quality and interest. “These old vines have always fascinated me by their dogged persistence to exist.” The philosophy at Natte Valleij Wines is simple: respect the soil, the vine, and the wine, with minimal interference and pretense. Guiding beautiful grapes into character full wines–preserving the intrinsic link between bottle and grape.
