Introducing our flagship Estate Blend 2022
The Alto Estate Blend is our flagship wine and is a carefully crafted blend of our three main varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. A truly multi-dimensional and engaging wine and a tribute to our iconic estate.
Each component contributes a unique characteristic to the final wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds dark fruit, power and stature. The Shiraz adds complexity and depth, and the Cabernet Franc enhances the freshness and balance of the blend.
2022 has been highlighted as an exceptional vintage for Alto, with deeply concentrated flavours and an intoxicating aroma of fynbos, pencil shavings and a slightly salty, maritime presence. Expect a broad-shouldered structure with firm, muscular tannins and lush, layered complexity. Whilst still awaiting award season, previous vintages such as the Estate Blend 2020 have won both Platter’s 5 stars and Red Blend of Year.
A must-have for the discerning collector’s cellar, each vintage is produced in limited quantities.
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Harvest update
We officially ended our 2024 harvest last week Friday, 22 March 2024.
The last grapes to come into the cellar was our noble Cabernet Sauvignon which makes up about 60% of our total harvest, this grape is used in all of our blends as well our single variety estate wine.
We had favourable weather conditions over the last few weeks leading up to the end of harvest which helped our Cabernet Sauvignon to reach optimum ripeness.
Even though harvest is complete, the work continues in the cellar. All of our Shiraz grapes have been processed and pressed and are busy with Malolactic fermentation, the team will now be focusing on our Cabernet Sauvignon.
With the 2024 harvest ending, Bertho says that everything is looking very promising in the cellar. The wines are showing great colour intensity, good flavour concentration and balance. “A stand-out thus far are the aromatics, especially on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The nose is one of the winemaker’s most important tools, and the aromas I have experienced working with this year’s fermenting juice and young wines are truly exceptional,” he says.
We look forward to tasting the first wines of 2024 in the years to come.
Visit us this Easter long weekend
Our Estate is the perfect destination to visit over the long weekend!
Join us for one of our wine tasting experiences or indulge in a leisurely lunch while enjoying our award-winning wines and spectacular views of Table Mountain and Stellenbosch Hills.
Please take note of our trading hours over the upcoming long weekend:
- Thursday 28 March 2024: The tasting room and restaurant will be open from 10h00 - 17h00 and we will be hosting our last sundowner evening of the season from 17h00 (Bookings are essential)
- Friday 29 March 2024: Closed
- Saturday 30 March to Monday 1 April 2024: Tasting room and restaurant open from 10h00 - 17h00
Please visit our website to book one of our tasting experiences or reserve a table for our restaurant.
Summer canapé and wine pairing
This weekend will be your last chance to treat yourself to our popular summer canapé and wine pairing.
The pairing is R185 per person and will be available on Saturday 30th March & Sunday 31st March 2024 during tasting room hours only.
This pairing includes our Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023 paired with a Trout Croquette with basil pesto and lemon mayo, our Iconic Rouge 2021 paired with a mini-Rouge slider, indulge in our Alto Shiraz 2018 paired with a Springbok loin wrapped in prosciutto with a wild mushroom jus, and to end off with, our award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 paired with a AAA-grade Sirloin served with a rich onion puree and mushroom sauce.
Bookings need to be made 24 hours in advance and can only be made via our tasting room booking request form or by sending an email to info@altowines.co.za.
Keep an eye on our social media as we will be launching our new winter pairing experience soon!
