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Rebellie 2020

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the Story

Tasting Notes

In 1671 the first van Niekerk set foot in the Cape of Good Hope. Cornelis van Niekerk, an 11-year-old Dutch boy, arrived with nothing more than the clothes on his back.
Years later, now a prosperous farmer, Cornelis and eight others took a stance against the Cape’s corrupt governor by refusing to sell their wine to the dishonest regime. Instead, they sold directly to passing ships at a much fairer price. This landed them in a Mauritian jail where Cornelis passed away - unjustly branded as one of “The 9 Rebellious Vrijboeren”.
His two sons picked up the pieces & through them the van Niekerk family legacy continued.

Aromatic perfumy nose with a hint of white pepper and spice. A fresh red-berry acidity on the palate complimented by a layered and complex mouth-feel.

Technical Stuff

Naturally fermented
Barrel Aged for 10 months

WO: Bot River
Alc: 13%

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