Single vineyard wine.

From a certified heritage vineyard planted in 1974, this old vine Chenin Blanc was hand harvestd.  The wine fermented and was matured for 12 months in handmade clay amphorae and old oak barrels.

The name Lycaon comes from the scientific name for the African wild dog, Lycaon Pictus, and is derived from the Greek word Lycos, meaning wolf.  The label illustration is from an 18th century book on adverturing and hunting in Southern Africa. 

This refined varietal unwooded Chardonnay is produced to be an elegant, medium bodied win with an abundance of tropical fruit and lime flavours. This wine is at its best with seafood, poultry, light meals and salads.

Vondeling, meaning "foundling", was originally granted to Swedish Immigrant Olaf Bergh in 1704.  Ecologically sensitive farming practices and a minimalist approach in the wine making process ensure our wines epress the uniwque terroir of the Voor Paardeberg.

A refreshing wine with exotic rose petals, pomegranate and tropical fruit on the nose with lovely freshness and vibrancy on the palate.