The Keermont Terrasse is one of the best whites we’ve tasted in a while. Surprisingly, the estate has only been around since 2003 when the Wraith family moved to the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley from Gauteng. The estate is run by a small team and this allows for a constant focus on quality, getting all the small details correct.
The Terrasse is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Its colour is a light white, golden yellow and the nose instantly gives off sweet aromas. The taste is fantastic; perfectly balanced and beautifully smooth. Notes of honey, treacle and butterscotch with grapefruit and elderflower. It also has vanilla and apple rounding off a sweet flavour that is like no other. It’s light and doesn’t have an overpowering acidity and this comes from that attention to detail offered by the farmers and winemaker. To date, it has picked up more than 18 internationally recognised awards and commendations.
On a summer’s day, ice cold, we couldn’t imagine a better wine. Many would recommend pairing with white fish but we’d go for something sweet like a crème brûlée, a sorbet or a traditional shortbread.