Description
Camissa, named after the old Khoisan word for “the place of sweet waters,” is a limited-production wine crafted only in select vintages. The 2020 vintage is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Petit Verdot, all sourced from Franschhoek and matured for 24 months in 30% new French oak barriques. This wine offers classic aromas of oak, chocolate, spice, and leather, with a subtle hint of cranberry fruit. On the palate, the plush mid-palate and delicate tannins are balanced by the gentle acidity of the Cabernet Sauvignon, leading to a bright, dry finish with impressive length and weight. Camissa will continue to evolve in complexity over time, with a drinking window of up to 12 years.
Reviews
Greg Sherwood 91
Camissa means ‘sweet water for all’ in Kora, the Khoi language of the Cape, and is only produced every few years when the blend changes with each release. The 2020 edition is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot made from fruit all sourced in the Franschhoek Valley, which is then matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 24 months before bottling. The 2020 offers up soft toned fragrant aromatics of violets and dried herbs, sweet cedar, red currants and cranberry fruits alongside generous notes of chocolate praline, tannery leather, graphite and freshly brewed breakfast tea. The palate is fleshy and creamy textured, medium bodied with a plush harmonious mouthfeel with supple soft tannins and delicately fresh, integrated acids. Plenty of accomplished winemaking on display here for a wine that definitely over delivers at its price point. Enjoy this delicious red blend on release and over the next 5 to 8+ years. [Greg Sherwood MW, 01/10/2024]
Producer Profile
Our winemaking philosophy is firmly rooted in the old-world – we have drawn inspiration from some of the most revered wine regions across Europe.
While our approach to winemaking is traditional, our outlook on planting and assemblage is an exploratory one, allowing us to find a unique way to express our soils, climate and remarkable site in Franschhoek.
