Charla Haasbroek new releases

Charla Haasbroek has embarked on an independent winemaking journey after 2025 marked her final vintage at Sijnn. She is currently making her wines at Anysbos in Bot River while working towards establishing her own cellar in Swellendam, where she hopes to process harvest 2027. The intended home is a heritage building forming part of the Drostdy Museum – a project currently delayed by red tape.

Rare Air Semillon 2025
Price: R180

Grapes from Olivedale outside Swellendam. Matured for nine months in older oak as with the next two wines. Engaging aromatics, with a waxy top note over citrus, nectarine and a subtle nuttiness reminiscent of stone-fruit kernel. Good fruit weight, especially given the modest 12.5% alcohol, moderate acidity and a gently savoury finish. Composed and nuanced, if not hugely intense.

CE’s score: 91 | Serious

Rare Air Chardonnay 2025
Price: R200
Grapes from Joubert Tradauw outside Barrydale. Struck-match reduction gives way to lemon, orange, oatmeal and biscuit. The palate is succulent, with good fruit weight, nicely integrated acidity and a gently savoury finish. Well balanced, with a satisfying combination of richness and freshness. Alc: 12.5%.

CE’s score: 92 | Luxurious

Cape White Blend 2025
Price: R290

43% Chenin Blanc from Piekenierskloof, 36% Semillon from Swellendam and 21% Chardonnay from Tradouw. Subtle aromatics of floral perfume, lime, lemon and a hint of herbs. The palate is light and fresh with a distinctly stern, salty finish. Elegant and understated. Alc: 12%.

CE’s score: 91 | Serious

Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R290
Grapes from Malgas property Sijnn. Matured for 12 months in older oak. Earthy, yeasty notes precede citrus, stone fruit, pineapple. The palate is broad rather than linear, but is far from listless. Idiosyncratic yet undeniably delicious, with plenty of character and a satisfying combination of fruit, texture and savouriness. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s score: 93 | Distinctive

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