Porseleinberg 2023
By Christian Eedes, 8 October 2025
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While the 2023 growing season in the Swartland was dry, it was also cooler than 2022 and the resulting wine from Porseleinberg is that much better balanced.
Fermentation involved 85% whole-bunch and 15% crushed grapes, with 70% of the cap kept submerged and 30% receiving gentle pumpovers. The wine matured for 12 months, 90% in foudre and 10% in concrete.
The nose shows predominantly red berries alongside notes of cured meat, olive brine, rose, fynbos and white pepper. The palate is medium bodied (alc: 14%), offering good fruit expression, lemon-like acidity and tightly packed, powdery tannins. A faint stalkiness adds interest rather than detracting. Tasty indeed. Price: R850 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 95/100.
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