HISTORY: When founders Larry Jacobs and Mike Dobrovic started Mulderbosch in 1989, they weren’t afraid to aim high. They’d found a run-down old fruit farm with no history of viticulture. But fuelled by unstoppable optimism and good instincts, they figured there was good wine potential in the humble property that had lain fallow for close to a century. They got to work, cleared away the accumulation of years of neglect and uncovered what turned out to be one of the most exciting wine-growing corners of Stellenbosch.

ABOUT: Mulderbosch wines are made using our own vineyards and those from the surrounding Stellenbosch region in addition to several coastal origin sites. We are always in search of unique vineyards, grown and harvested responsibly, that reflect the distinctive elements of the environment in which they grow. Aside from our own vineyards, we source an additional 17 blocks of grapes from 10 growers in Stellenbosch and 2 from the Coastal regions of Darling and Philadelphia.

VINIFICATION: As has become the Mulderbosch house style, almost a third of the blend was matured on lees in neutral 500L barrels, contributing richness and texture to the wine.

TASTING NOTES: Clear color w/ Green hints around the edges. Notes of fresh Guava and Gooseberries jump out of the glass, with notes of Blackcurrant, Elderflower and Vanilla Pods lingering in the background. After the first sip, more Herbaceous Fynbos (native South African Heather-like Shrub) aromas start to lead deeper into the complexity of this wine. The Palate is very clean, w/ a distinctive Saline, Sea Spray freshness washing over the tongue, then melting away into a seductively full and rich abundance of Ripe Summer Fruit at the core of this wine. Perfectly balanced.

FOOD PAIRING: This wine serves as an excellent Aperitif, but will pair exceptionally w/ Goat Cheese, Shellfish (esp. Raw Oysters), Seafood (esp. Sea Bass w/ Lemon/Basil Sauce), Seafood Pasta, Spaghetti Carbonara w/ Anchovies, Nicoise Salad, etc.