Walker Bay is in Overberg on the coast to the south of Cape Town. Following the lead of Hamilton Russell, Walker Bay has become a premium region for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting notes: This is no doubt one of the fruitiest presentations of Galpin Peak in many years. It has an appealing fresh fruit structure with accentuated length and elegance on the palate. Fully dry, but soft & gentle with a touch of crispness. Flavours of cherry, blackberry & violets followed by an earthy spicyness. It is in harmony with its expectations and does not disappoint in its rich drawn out finish!
Tasting notes: This 2007 vintage has reverted to receiving a much smaller content of Shiraz than in 2006 – This time 13%. Sangiovese dominates with 52% followed by Pinot noir at 14% then Shiraz 13%, Nebbiolo 9%, Mourvedre 9% and Barbera 3%. This wine has concentrated dark fruit nose with an austere, gentle palate weight. Tannins are velvety and offer a slow-pronounced aromatic finish.
