Launching our new Wine Collection next week!
"Ultimately it isn’t greatness we must protect, it is uniqueness.
And at Overgaauw, it also means a deep respect for heritage – a heritage of winemaking pioneers. The Van Veldens have been innovators from the very start, which gives us a few industry firsts to boast of: We were one of the first Cape farms to use small, new French oak barrels for the maturation of red wines.
We produced South Africa’s first Bordeaux blend, our beloved Tria Corda, in 1979. And in the early 80s we were the first South African estate to bottle a single-varietal Merlot (an unusual endeavour at the time). We like to think that these accomplishments weren’t just for our own satisfaction, but made a significant impact on the country’s wine industry.
WINES
Overgaauw Sylvaner
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Grown in ideal soils for Cabernet Franc composed of silt, clay, and sand. An ethereal expression of this majestic varietal. The nose is multilayered with dried violets, blood orange, deep blue and red fruits, and a classic tomato-leaf note that evolves into sage. Currently tasting oval-shaped and broad, the palate offers a rich texture that is balanced out by ample freshness and verve.
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Overgaauw Merlot
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The Muir-Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural ode to classic Napa Valley with a modern framework. Bursting from the glass is an interplay of red currants, dark olives, and sandalwood, all enveloped by gorgeous florals of rose. The mouthfeel is focused and structured while still feeling lifted, qualities that make this wine age-worthy if desired.
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Overgaauw Tria Corda
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The Noisette blend is comprised of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Merlot. Loaded with just-ripe fruits and mercurial in nature, the nose opens with Luxardo cherries, blueberry, and Nag Champa incense, unfolding into more savory notes of five spice and oyster shell. Full-bodied and mouth-coating, flavors of blackberry and cocoa powder give way to structured tannins and a long finish.