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A six bottle case of Amphitheatre 2016 from our vinotheque. -
A six bottle case of Amphitheatre 2017 from our vinotheque.
ACCOLADES
AMPHITHEATRE 18: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 91 WINE SPECTATOR AMPHITHEATRE 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 90 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE -
Keermont Vineyards is a specialist wine estate set in the naturally-formed amphitheatre between the Helderberg and Stellenbosch Mountain ranges. Selecting the best fruit from several vineyard sites on the farm, we create a blend each year which is distinctive, unique, and portrays the character of our superb terroir. This blend is Keermont Amphitheatre. All grapes used in producing our wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. The vineyards grow on deep red clay rich soil derived from sandstone and granite and are surrounded by indigenous mountain ‘fynbos’ vegetation. Vineyard aspects vary from Northeast through North to West facing and they lie between 250 and 400 meters above sea level. This variety of slopes gives us complexity in our vineyards resulting in complexity in our wines. Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 29 months maturing in seasoned French oak barriques (first, second, third fill) before being bottled by hand without filtration on 6 August 2020. 3685 bottles and 100 magnums were produced. The Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 lay in bottle in our cellar for 5 years before release to ensure integration and maturity.TASTING NOTE
Bright ruby red in the glass, the Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 opens with rich ripe fruit complimented by hints of baked pudding, vanilla, cloves and potpourri. The palate is luxurious and layered. Vibrant red fruit flavours of strawberries and cherries with typical herbal notes with hints if cured meat and sandal wood. Layers of flavour and tannin linger into a long, balanced savoury finish. Drink 2025-2037.VINTAGE REPORT
Despite prevailing drought conditions, 2018 was a very good growing season on Keermont. We had a fairly cold winter although it was drier than usual. Spring arrived quite early and the warm weather ensured an even budburst. We had some good rain showers during the season which allowed for the vines to grow sufficiently. These factors led to the formation of a healthy crop which ripened evenly. We had very notable diurnal temperature variation during this season (warm days and cool nights) which is responsible for good tannin, colour, and flavour development. Harvest started at the beginning of February and ran very smoothly. We processed 87 tons (13 varieties) in the Keermont winery over the period of seven weeks.BLOCKS
BLOCKVARIETYPLANTEDYIELD%SteepsideSyrah20055.3 ton/Ha15%High RoadMerlot20053.0 ton/Ha23%Cottage LaneCab Sauv20065.2 ton/Ha22%High RoadCab Franc20073.1 ton/Ha14%SteepsidePetit Verdot20053.2 ton/Ha17%HomesteadMalbec20075.5 ton/Ha8%SteepsideMourvedre20092.4 ton/Ha1%ANALYSIS
Alc: 15.0 % pH: 3.58 TA: 5.5 g/L RS: 3.1 g/L TSO2: 45 mg/L VA: 0.80 g/LACCOLADES
AMPHITHEATRE 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 18: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 91 WINE SPECTATOR AMPHITHEATRE 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 90 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE -
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Cabernet Sauvignon 54%; Petit Verdot 39%; Syrah 5%; Cabernet Franc 2% The Keermont Companion Red is a blend of a handful of barrels that were left over after we had made up our Keermont wines for 2021. The components are in no way inferior to the components of the Keermont range, we simply had more barrels of them than were required. Interestingly, the combination has resulted in a very complete, balanced, and delicious wine.VINIFICATION
All grapes used in producing our wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. Most of the vineyard parcels grow on deep red clay rich soil derived from sandstone and granite and are surrounded by indigenous ‘fynbos’ vegetation. Our vineyards are planted on steep mid-slopes high up in the valley between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountain ranges. Aspects vary from North East through North to West facing between 250 and 400 meters above sea level. Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 22 months maturing in seasoned French oak barriques before being bottled by hand without filtration on 27/4/23. 1385 bottles were produced.TASTING NOTE
Dark ruby red in colour, this vintage has a bouquet of red berry fruit, cassis, dustiness, and a hint of black pepper. The pallet is fine and structured. The tannins are firm, while the natural acidity keeps the ripe fruit in check. Notes of red fruit, cocoa and cloves linger into a long focussed finish. Best drinking:2026-2030.ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.0% pH: 3.56 TA: 5.3g/L RS: 1.9g/L TSO2: 106mg/L VA: 0.78g/LVINTAGE REPORT
2021 will be remembered as an excellent vintage at Keermont. Weather conditions were very favourable beginning with a good wet winter and spring through a very moderate growing season to a late cool and dry harvest. These factors, combined with a lot of hard work in the vineyards led to the development of a healthy, evenly ripened crop. Although our yields per hectare were not particularly high, the quality was very exciting. Grapes came in looking and tasting great with very good acidity and sugar levels. Picking and processing ran really smoothly thanks to lessons learned in previous vintages as well as a massive effort from the picking and winery teams. The Keermont winery crushed a total of 80 tons all sourced from our own vineyards. -
50% Chenin blanc; 25% Roussanne; 25% Marsanne 553 bottles Unfiltered
The Companion White 2022 is a barrel fermented white blend made up of components originally destined for the Keermont Terrasse. In 2022, we had a little bit too much Roussanne and Marsanne for the Terrasse blend, so mixed this with a barrel of Chenin to make up the Companion White.Vinification
All grapes used in producing our wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. The farm is situated at the upper reaches of the Blaauwklippen Valley above Stellenbosch. Most of the vineyards grow in deep red clay rich soil derived from sandstone and granite and are surrounded by indigenous mountain vegetation. Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. White wines are fermented by indigenous yeast in seasoned French oak barrels and then spend a further 12 months maturing on the lees.Tasting Notes
A polished light-yellow gold colour, this wine has a complex bouquet of prominent citrus and stone fruit with notes of vanilla, freshly green cut apple, Frangipane flowers. The wine has a soft juicy palate with lovely texture and a fresh core. Subtle fruit flavours of peach, litchi and apricot are complimented by hints of sweet spice and vanilla. A limey acidity holds the wine together into a lingering, succulent finish. Best drinking window 2025-2032.ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.0% pH: 3.31 TA: 5.1g/L RS: 2.3g/L TSO2: 43mg/L VA: 0.54g/L -
KEERMONT 2017 VINTAGE CASE
Terrasse 2017, Cabernet 2017, Steepside Syrah 2017, Topside Syrah 2017, Pondokrug Cabernet Franc 2017, Fleurfontein 2017 -
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100% Mourvèdre The Keermont 4 Barrels Rosé 2025 is a barrel fermented Mourvèdre rosé. The Mourvèdre grows high up in the Steepside vineyard on the North facing slopes of the Helderberg. The low yields give us the fruit intensity that we are looking for to make a high quality, complex rosé. Winemaking: The batches are harvested early (before they are very ripe) for freshness in the wine. The grapes are left on the skins for about an hour to draw just the right amount of colour before being basket pressed. The juice is fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and left to settle for about 6 months before being bottled by hand. Total of 1100 bottles and 50 Magnums produced. TASTING NOTE Pale onion skin pink in colour, this wine has powerful aromas of ripe strawberry, litchi, pear, and watermelon with a light herbal note. The palate is soft and textured, but a fresh acidity and mineral element add weight. Beautiful tropical and stone fruit flavours are complimented by vanilla undertones to give the wine a lovely long finish. Drink now, but will last for 5 years at least. ANALYSIS Alc: 13.5% pH: 3.44 TA: 4.9 g/L RS: 1.89 g/L TSO2: 98 mg/L VA: 0.33 g/L VINTAGE REPORT 2025 will be regarded as a good, if not great, vintage. Weather conditions were generally favourable, and the harvested grape quality and analysis looked excellent. -
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100% Mourvèdre The Keermont 4 Barrels Rosé 2025 is a barrel fermented Mourvèdre rosé. The Mourvèdre grows high up in the Steepside vineyard on the North facing slopes of the Helderberg. The low yields give us the fruit intensity that we are looking for to make a high quality, complex rosé. Winemaking: The batches are harvested early (before they are very ripe) for freshness in the wine. The grapes are left on the skins for about an hour to draw just the right amount of colour before being basket pressed. The juice is fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and left to settle for about 6 months before being bottled by hand. Total of 1100 bottles and 50 Magnums produced. TASTING NOTE Pale onion skin pink in colour, this wine has powerful aromas of ripe strawberry, litchi, pear, and watermelon with a light herbal note. The palate is soft and textured, but a fresh acidity and mineral element add weight. Beautiful tropical and stone fruit flavours are complimented by vanilla undertones to give the wine a lovely long finish. Drink now, but will last for 5 years at least. ANALYSIS Alc: 13.5% pH: 3.44 TA: 4.9 g/L RS: 1.89 g/L TSO2: 98 mg/L VA: 0.33 g/L VINTAGE REPORT 2025 will be regarded as a good, if not great, vintage. Weather conditions were generally favourable, and the harvested grape quality and analysis looked excellent. -
Keermont Vineyards is a specialist wine estate set in the naturally-formed amphitheatre between the Helderberg and Stellenbosch Mountain ranges. Selecting the best fruit from several vineyard sites on the farm, we create a blend each year which is distinctive, unique, and portrays the character of our superb terroir. This blend is Keermont Amphitheatre. All grapes used in producing our wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. The vineyards grow on deep red clay rich soil derived from sandstone and granite and are surrounded by indigenous mountain ‘fynbos’ vegetation. Vineyard aspects vary from Northeast through North to West facing and they lie between 250 and 400 meters above sea level. This variety of slopes gives us complexity in our vineyards resulting in complexity in our wines. Small batches of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 29 months maturing in seasoned French oak barriques (first, second, third fill) before being bottled by hand without filtration on 6 August 2020. 3685 bottles and 100 magnums were produced. The Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 lay in bottle in our cellar for 5 years before release to ensure integration and maturity.TASTING NOTE
Bright ruby red in the glass, the Keermont Amphitheatre 2018 opens with rich ripe fruit complimented by hints of baked pudding, vanilla, cloves and potpourri. The palate is luxurious and layered. Vibrant red fruit flavours of strawberries and cherries with typical herbal notes with hints if cured meat and sandal wood. Layers of flavour and tannin linger into a long, balanced savoury finish. Drink 2025-2037.VINTAGE REPORT
Despite prevailing drought conditions, 2018 was a very good growing season on Keermont. We had a fairly cold winter although it was drier than usual. Spring arrived quite early and the warm weather ensured an even budburst. We had some good rain showers during the season which allowed for the vines to grow sufficiently. These factors led to the formation of a healthy crop which ripened evenly. We had very notable diurnal temperature variation during this season (warm days and cool nights) which is responsible for good tannin, colour, and flavour development. Harvest started at the beginning of February and ran very smoothly. We processed 87 tons (13 varieties) in the Keermont winery over the period of seven weeks.BLOCKS
BLOCKVARIETYPLANTEDYIELD%SteepsideSyrah20055.3 ton/Ha15%High RoadMerlot20053.0 ton/Ha23%Cottage LaneCab Sauv20065.2 ton/Ha22%High RoadCab Franc20073.1 ton/Ha14%SteepsidePetit Verdot20053.2 ton/Ha17%HomesteadMalbec20075.5 ton/Ha8%SteepsideMourvedre20092.4 ton/Ha1%ANALYSIS
Alc: 15.0 % pH: 3.58 TA: 5.5 g/L RS: 3.1 g/L TSO2: 45 mg/L VA: 0.80 g/LACCOLADES
AMPHITHEATRE 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 18: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 17: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 91 WINE SPECTATOR AMPHITHEATRE 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 16: 94 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (VINOUS) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 90 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) AMPHITHEATRE 15: 4 ½ stars PLATTER GUIDE -
A magnum bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 from our vinotheque. ACCOLADES CAB 21: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 21: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 19: 91 pts WINE SPECTATOR CAB 19: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 19: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 92 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 18: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 17: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 17: 91 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 17: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 16: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 16: 92 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 93 pts WINE ENTHUSIAST CAB 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 4 stars PLATTER GUIDE CAB 15: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN CAB 14: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 14: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (Wine Advocate) -
A magnum bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 from our vinotheque. ACCOLADES CAB 21: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 21: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 19: 91 pts WINE SPECTATOR CAB 19: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 19: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 92 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 18: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 17: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 17: 91 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 17: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 16: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 16: 92 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 93 pts WINE ENTHUSIAST CAB 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 4 stars PLATTER GUIDE CAB 15: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN CAB 14: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 14: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (Wine Advocate)
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A magnum bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from our vinotheque. ACCOLADES CAB 21: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 21: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 20: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 19: 91 pts WINE SPECTATOR CAB 19: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 19: 92 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 18: 92 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 18: 91 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 17: 90 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 17: 91 pts CHRISTIAN EEDES (Wine Magazine) CAB 17: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 16: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE CAB 16: 95 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous) CAB 16: 92 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 93 pts WINE ENTHUSIAST CAB 15: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 15: 4 stars PLATTER GUIDE CAB 15: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN CAB 14: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) CAB 14: 91 pts NEAL MARTIN (Wine Advocate)
TASTING ROOM HOURS
Fri 10:30 to 13:30
Sat 10:00 to 15:00
Tue – Thu by Appointment
Closed Sundays & Public Holidays
ADDRESS
Keermont Vineyards
Upper Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch, South Africa
SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTACT US
+ 27 (0)21 880 0397
info@keermont.co.za
TASTING ROOM HOURS
Fri 10:30 to 13:30
Sat 10:00 to 15:00
Tue – Thu by Appointment
Closed Sundays & Public Holidays
ADDRESS
Keermont Vineyards
Upper Blaauwklippen Road
Stellenbosch, South Africa
SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTACT US
+ 27 (0)21 880 0397
info@keermont.co.za
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