Description
Fable Mountain Vineyards is an isolated property tucked high up in the Tulbagh region against the Witzenberg Mountain range, approximately two hours from Cape Town. The west-facing vineyards are farmed organically and lie between 400-650m in elevation, straddling the edge a wilderness reserve. Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvédre, dominate the farm’s plantings, as they thrive in this hot, dry climate. The mountains offer more than just a breathtaking view, they offer shade over the vineyards for part of the day, thus slowing the ripening, a key for maintaining natural acidity. During the winter, this is one of the coldest parts of the Cape wine lands allowing the vines to reset and conserve energy for the strenuous growing season. The winemaking process at Fable Mountain is a hands-on affair, all grapes are sorted by hand and fermented naturally in small tanks and barrels. They employ a gravity-fed system in the cellar to ensure gentle extraction and subtle tannin development. Tremayne is at the top of his game right now and each vintage we look forward to that first taste.
A blend of 72% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 7% Grenache. Light, delicious, summer wine!
