In Stock: Hasher Family Wines

There have been few changes in ownership in the Hemel en Aarde Valley over the years, but just last year the Sumaridge Estate was bought by Belgian couple Céline Haspeslagh and Frederik Herten, and they have renamed it to the Hasher Family Estate.

They have plans to uproot and replant, focussing on the production of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as the terroir in the Hemel & Aarde Valley is well suited for these varietals. They released their maiden vintages of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc on February 24, and we now have them on our shelves.....

Tasting notes from Christian Eedes of WineMag:

Fat Lady Sauvignon Blanc 2021: 30% barrel fermented and matured for six months in older oak. Citrus and a hint of blackcurrant on the nose while the palate is rich and round with well-integrated acidity - not nearly as obtrusive as some of examples of this variety can be. CE’s rating: 90/100.

Marimist Chardonnay 2020: 85% fermented and matured for nine months in 228-litre barrels, 20% new. Citrus and yellow peach plus overt oak and spice on the nose. Surprisingly full given an alcohol of just 12.5% - plenty of flavour but somewhat unknit now. CE’s rating: 91/100.

Ernest Pinot Noir 2021: 35% underwent spontaneous fermentation. Matured for 11 months in 228-litre barrels, a third new. Appealing aromatics of red currant, cherry, musk, tea leaf and white pepper. The palate is medium bodied with pure fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins. Good detail, the finish possessing a pleasant salty quality. CE’s rating: 93/100.

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Have you ever heard about a great wine but could never find a bottle for yourself (to share with friends, of course)? Well, the team at Wine & Company do all the hard work for you! We visit wine farms and attend tastings to find, taste, and then stock wine from the smaller Estates and independent winemakers who buy grapes and produce outstanding wine under their own labels – much the same as the French negociants have been doing for centuries. Given that these winemakers make wine in such small quantities, sometimes just a single barrel, their wine will never be found on the shelves of the major retailers, but only in specialist shops like Wine & Company on High Street, Hermanus.

In addition to the great selection of well-known wines and MCC's, we also stock local craft gin and beer, French Champagne, Belgian Ales as well as whisky and other spirits. Wine & Company (established in 1998 by Bartho Eksteen) has a well-earned reputation for stocking hard-to-find small-batch wines and we strive to continue this great tradition. If you purchase a bottle of wine from us and it is faulty we will gladly replace the bottle and return the faulty wine to the winemaker.

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