"From these Elysian fields used to come one of the very greatest wines in the world – the legendary Constantia, Constantia was bought by European courts in the 18th and 19th Centuries in preference to Yquem, Tokay, Madeira…" - Hugh Johnson

The secret to this Straw Wine is harvesting Chenin grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity.  The grapes are dried outside in the shade until they are half raisined, concentrating flavours, acidity and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat. Fermentation is in old French barrels with indigenous yeasts and can last up to a year.  The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined.