Whether it’s in their acclaimed Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wines, or the iconic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the von Arnim family of Franschhoek winery Haute Cabrière has long been passionate about the noble cultivars of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
In the 35 years since founder Achim von Arnim planted his first vines on Farm Cabrière in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, the cellar has never released a stand-alone Chardonnay – until now.
Two years after taking over production at Haute Cabrière, cellar master Takuan von Arnim has taken the pioneering decision to release the winery’s maiden Chardonnay Réserve from the 2016 vintage.
The new release is an impressive addition to the cellar’s sought-after Réserve Range, joining the respected Pinot Noir Réserve and award-winning Blanc de Blancs MCC as the purest expression of Haute Cabrière’s unique terroir and winemaking philosophy.
Only 1000 bottles of the Chardonnay Réserve have been produced in the maiden 2016 vintage. The wine will be available from the cellar door and restaurant at R190 per bottle from the end of September 2017.
Adding a new wine to Haute Cabrière’s focused portfolio was a natural progression for cellar master, Takuan von Arnim. Cabriere is certainly no stranger to producing superb barrel-aged Chardonnay which forms an integral part of the winery’s acclaimed Blanc de Blancs Méthode Cap Classique – a 4½-star recipient of the 2017 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.
