OOM PAGEL SEMILLON IN SOUTH AFRICA

Oom Pagel (Uncle Pagel) was a handsome man with a drooping moustache, a descendent of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape by the Dutch, who told fascinating stories spanning a century of the life and times at Fairview. Semillion was his favourite grape, hence the choice to honour him with this wine. Slight golden hue in the glass due to barrel and bottle fermentation Hints of lime and lanolin on the nose with a touch of minerality The palate is rich, textured and has good length This wine shows lovely structure and good oak balance Your whole mouth is entranced by its beautiful balance This is a limited production handcrafted wine