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All grapes are handpicked in the coolness of the early morning. We use traditional wine making techniques with meticulous care taken at all stages in the making of our wines. Red wines are aged primarily in 225l French oak barrels, and Hungarian barrels are also used to add flavour and complexity to the wines. Whole berry maceration and barrel malolactic fermentation are normally employed. For the white wines, both barrel and tank fermentation methods are used. Irrespective of the process, our signature is “careful, handcrafted attention”.
Our wines are bottled under two labels:
Haut Espoir Estate Wines
These fine wines are made for all occasions. The emphasis is on well structured wines which reflect the classic varietal characteristics, and have subtle but intense fruit flavours. They are the perfect accompaniment to fine foods or can be enjoyed on their own.
Haut Espoir Reserve Wines
The wines bearing this label are from fruit that has been selected from single vineyards, for its potential to produce great wine. With careful, handcrafted attention and oak maturation, the wines are powerful, intense yet soft with remarkable structure. Reserved for those special occasions, Haut Espoir Reserve wines can be enjoyed on their own or with a wide range of cuisine.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 04
This 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fully ripe grapes harvested from Haut Espoir in the Franschhoek region. |
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Shiraz Reserve 04
This 2004 Shiraz was produced from fully ripe grapes harvested from Haut Espoir in the Franschhoek region. |
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Syrah 05
This 2005 Syrah was produced from fully ripe grapes harvested from the Paarl region. |
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Chardonnay 06
This Chardonnay was sourced from a single vineyard on a farm in the Durbanville region. |
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Semillon Reserve 06
This 2006 Semillon was produced from single vineyard 17-year old vines sourced from a farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Viognier 06
This 2006 Viognier was produced from fully ripe grapes sourced from two neighboring farms in the Franschhoek region. |
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Sauvignon Blanc 07
This 2007 Sauvignon Blanc was produced from fully ripe grapes sourced from a farm in the Franschhoek region. |
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Shiraz Rose 07
This Shiraz Rosé was made from Shiraz grapes from Haut Espoir and a neighbouring farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Vintage Selection:
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Chardonnay 2004
This 2004 Chardonnay was sourced from a single vineyard on a farm in the Franschhoek valley that has consistently won awards for its Chardonnay wine. |
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Chardonnay Reserve 05
This 2005 Chardonnay was sourced from a single vineyard on a farm in the Franschhoek valley that has consistently won awards for its Chardonnay wine. |
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Sauvignon Blanc 2004
This 2004 Sauvignon Blanc was produced from fully ripe grapes sourced from a farm in the Durbanville Hills region. |
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Sauvignon Blanc 06
This 2006 Sauvignon Blanc was produced from fully ripe grapes sourced from a farm in the Durbanville Hills region. |
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Semillon 05
This 2005 Semillon was produced from single vineyard 16-year old vines sourced from a farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Semillon 04
This 2004 Semillon was produced from single vineyard 16-year old vines sourced from a farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Shiraz Rose 04
This Shiraz Rosé was made from Shiraz grapes from Haut Espoir and a neighbouring farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Shiraz Rose 05
This Shiraz Rosé was made from Shiraz grapes from Haut Espoir and a neighbouring farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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Shiraz Rose 06
This Shiraz Rosé was made from Shiraz grapes from Haut Espoir and a neighbouring farm in the Franschhoek valley. |
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