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ON THE VINES
With an ideal Mediterranean microclimate, an abundance of soil diversity and water from the life-giving Breede River, the Alvi’s Drift vineyards are ideally positioned for producing remarkable wines of unique character and complexity. The vineyards are sustainably fertilised with natural compost produced on the farm. Come harvest time, the grapes are carefully hand harvested from selected Chenin Blanc vineyards in the cool, early morning hours to ensure optimal quality and flavour.
IN THE CELLAR
Only the best-quality, free-run juice was used to produce this unique Chenin Blanc – a truly one-of-a-kind wine unlike any other produced in our cellar. A blend of barrelmatured and fresh, crisp tank-fermented Chenin Blanc, approximately 25% of this wine was wild-yeast fermented, then aged in older French oak barrels to provide complexity and depth. The remainder of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, highlighting the wonderful, primary-fruit character of this vintage.
HERITAGE
In 1928, the All Black rugby team, known as “the invincibles” was unassailable. They arrived on South African shores after completing an undefeated tour of France and the British colonies, expecting to continue their winning streak. The rugby world was rocked when a young unknown, 19-year old Albertus Viljoen Van Der Merwe, “Alvi” to his friends, scored the first try in history against the All Blacks on African soil. The charismatic founder gripped the rugby world’s imagination by scoring this historic try, going on to be selected as the 221st player to play for the Springboks – South Africa’s national rugby team. With Alvi in their ranks, the Springboks turned the tide on “the invincibles”, going on to tour the UK and Europe undefeated. Alvi’s farm in Worcester, South Africa, has continued this winning legacy, remaining family owned – and home to three generations of the Van Der Merwe family – to this day. Today, the family farm is home to the Alvi’s Drift winery, known for producing internationally acclaimed, world-class wines of exceptional quality and value. With the 221 range of Alvi’s Drift wines, they pay tribute to their patriarch, Oupa Alvi, and our winning South African Springbok rugby team.
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