Accolades
Veritas 2003 - Silver
SAA Onboard Listing (Business Class)
88 points - Wine Spectator for 2003
Tasting Notes
Veritas 2003 - Silver
SAA Onboard Listing (Business Class)
88 points - Wine Spectator for 2003
Matured in 300 liter French oak barrels for 12 months. A very attractive spicy nose with aromas of coffee and mocha and accompanied by a full-bodied and well-balanced palate. Delicate dark berry fruit slides over the plate with finesse and opulence.
In The Vineyard
The semi-precious stone of Onyx represents the dark granite bedrock so prevalent in the premium vineyard of Groenekloof. This vineyard, is without doubt, our most treasured pride and joy...! It is only the very best of these selected parcels which produce wines of great depth and complexity that are bottled under Onyx.
Terroir: Deep soils possessing decomposed granite
Vineyard: Bush vine - no irrigation and single vineyard wine.
Yield: 3 - 4 tons per hectare
Climate: 2000 was a typical West Coast vintage with sunny days that produced healthy, ripe grapes.
In The Cellar
Barrel maturation in French Oak, 60% New and 40% second fill for about 12 months.
Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.
