Situated in the Cape Winelands of South Africa the barrel vaulted cellar buildings form a distinctive landmark on R44 route. Since 1981 the 76 hectare winery has been under the ownership of the Saager family from Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss owners recognized the great potential of the area and wasted no time modernizing the winery and cellar facilities.
The cooling, moistening effect of the nearby breezes of the Atlantic Ocean combined with the excellent soil structure of Eikendal's vineyards form ideal conditions for growing noble wines. Straddling the slopes of the Helderberg mountains, some of the Cape's finest wines are produced here. The winery is also positioned in the so-called "Golden Triangle" of South Africa's red wine production.
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2005 Eikendal Stellenbosch Semillon
+747725
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Silver Medal – Decanter Magazine
This wine has layered aromas of beeswax and grapefruit underlined with
notes of toffee. Powerful and lively structure with and expressive lemon-
honey viscosity lashed with creamy richness and an elegant peachy finish.
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6 / 750ml |
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2007 Eikendal Stellenbosch Reserve Chardonnay
+130666
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Bronze Medal – Decanter Magazine
Previous vintage: Bronze – Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show
A classic well-balanced wine packed with rich, fresh lemony, vanilla and
toasty oak flavours. The fine complexity added by oak maturation has
created a wine of distinction.
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6 / 750ml
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Unit Price: $30.99 |
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2003 Eikendal Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
+894832
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Previous vintage: 4 Stars – WINE magazine
Deep red colour, aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis and
earthiness of Cabernet Sauvignon is clearly evident. Spicy and sweet
French oak complement and balance the fruit. Fleshy and concentrated
fruit is supported by a backbone of fine-grained tannins. The ripeness of
the fruit is reflected in a sweet and long finish.
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6 / 750ml |
Unit Price: $27.99 |
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2005 Eikendal Stellenbosch Reserve Shiraz
+704742
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Very deep crimson in colour. Complex aromas of roast meats, spices,
bacon, tar, prunes and blackberries with hints of anise, mint, earth and
exotic spices. Sweet rich complex, concentrated and dense with chewy
texture tannins; very long and memorable finish.
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6 / 750ml |
Unit Price: $35.99 |
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2004 Eikendal Stellenbosch Classique Reserve
+35899
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90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
An elegant, well-balanced Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Marvelous full flavours are entwined throughout
with strains of oak, spice, chocolate, tobacco and mint all leading to a very
smooth finish. It shows a rich, well-structured body and fine tannins.
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6 / 750ml |
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2001 Eikendal Stellenbosch Cabernet Shiraz
+291263
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This wine has a deep, dense cherry red colour. The nose shows an initial lift of
rich plums, spices and licorice aromas all framed with stylish vanilla oak. The
palate is with deep, dark fruits as black as chocolate and heading into bramble
and briar. A generous wine with a rich silky texture that finishes with long
slippery tannins.
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6 / 750ml |
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2006 Eikendal Nobel Late Harvest Chenin Blanc
+265546
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This liquid golden asset is a brilliantly concentrated Noble Late Harvest made
from Chenin grapes. The honeyed bouquet is layered with sun dried peach
and apricot aromas and the typical flavours of "Botrytis cinerea" (ripe
pineapple). On the palate there is a taste explosion of ripe pineapples. It is
an elegant but flavour packed wine with a good fruit and fresh acidity for long
aging.
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12 / 750ml |
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2005 Eikendal Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc
+386169
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This aromatic Chenin Blanc is medium to full-bodied. Lots of ripe melon and
pineapple aromas and flavours with some attractive fruitiness that reminds of
peaches, apricots and litchi. The oak component gives the wine good
structure, body and a lovely roundness on the palate.
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6 / 750ml |
Unit Price: $54.99 |
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