Rebellie 2022
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.
45% Whole-bunch naturally fermented Grenache Noir matured in old oak barrels for 10 months before bottling.
"Red cherry, cranberry and raspberry plus subtle notes of orange, fynbos, musk and earth on the nose. The palate is not too fragile but still remarkably poised - good fruit expression, fresh acidity and powdery tannins" - Christian Eedes
Technical Stuff
Cultivar: Grenache Noir
Naturally fermented
45% Whole bunch
Barrel Aged for 10 months
WO: Bot River
Alc: 13%
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Viticulture
Grapes were sourced from two neighbouring farms on the Swart River road just outside of Botriver. The first pick was from a new block on a farm called Nabot and the second pick from the dryland bush vine block on the Anysbos farm.
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