Boom! Here it is, a cool-climate expression of Nebbiolo from the unique terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge along the South Coast of South Africa. Boom stands for “Waboom” (Wagon Tree), which is an indigenous tree, protea nitida, that is able to withstand fires and can be regarded as an “elder”. At Saurwein’s home in Stanford, a century old Waboom grows in a Fynbos covered valley.

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On all levels we take great inspiration from nature. The vineyards for this Nebbiolo are farmed by Shane Mullis in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. This is a dryland, north-facing site, planted in 2005 with clone 2 and 3 (dominant) on Bokkeveld Shale with a good fraction of granite and quartz in the top soils.

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I made the Nebbiolo very much the same way as the Pinot Noirs. The grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, cold-soaked, leading to spontaneous fermentation. The tannins are optimal after a relatively long post-fermentation maceration and then aging in 228-liter French oak barrels (new and older) for 10 months. My approach is minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard site to express itself." - Jessica Saurwein

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Origin: HEMEL-EN-AARDE RIDGE | HERMANUS | WALKER BAY

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Descriptors: The nose: Mixed red and dark berry fruit, hints of tobacco and savoury earthy aromas. The palate: Deep and very stylish with cool fruits and hint of rhubarb. Light to medium in body, there is lovely balance of fine tannins and savoury notes.

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