Introducing Longridge Wine Estate

Longridge Wine Estate, one of the leading wine estates in South Africa, is

situated in the Stellenbosch region on the cool slopes of the Helderberg

mountain range. The farm was first registered in 1841 and underwent a few

name changes before finally being called Longridge since 1992.

Stellenbosch Wine Route

Vision

Our winemaking philosophy is simple - we want to make enjoyable wines, which

are healthy to drink and of a world class standard.

Mission

Our mission is to produce world class wines in a natural way, applying the age-old

traditions of “natural winemaking’’ and respecting our land, by not using any

herbicides, pesticides or chemical sprays.

For this we need only grapes and time. In other words, we do not want to make

all the various additions modern winemakers use to produce wines quicker

and cheaper. Accordingly we use less sulphur dioxide and no commercial

yeast, enzymes, fining agents, stabilizing agents, filtration etc.

Vineyards

The farm is 50 hectares in size with half of that currently planted with vines. The slopes are mostly west facing and about 5km from the sea.

Our relatively moderate Maritime climate contributes towards the even

ripening of the grapes, with cooling breezes pushing in from nearby False Bay

during the afternoons and cool air rolling down the mountain at night. This

makes it generally a few degrees cooler than the rest of Stellenbosch, important in a warm climate like Africa.

Vineyards

Average annual rainfall is approximately 800mm and the clay sub-soil has good

water-holding capacity, however we can irrigate in dry years to preserve quality.

Our soils are essentially decomposed granite over iron rich clay, which are

ideal for the varieties we grow. We are focussed on improving the mineral

make-up and organic matter in our soils and employ bio-dynamic practices to

great effect to accomplish this.

Environment

At Longridge 'People and Planet' are of paramount importance. We work from the belief that respecting nature and caring for the people

involved, will enable them to develop. This also reflects in the quality of the wines.

We have taken an organic approach to farming incorporating biodynamic practices to constantly improve our soil health.

The water that is used in the cellar is treated with an organic filtering

system then re-used to irrigate all of the vineyards and fruit trees on the

Property and further collect all rainwater to maximise water conservation.

We constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through efficient

planning, minimal use of machinery and utilising solar and LED products.

Environment

We are managing vegetation through sustainable organic viticulture and agriculture practices, striving to encourage the natural balance of our

ecosystem

We are not using pesticides or herbicides

The indigenous flora is encouraged as a cover crop between the vine rows. There is a small area of land devoted to indigenous flora and we are increasing this in

size

Waste matter produced from the vineyards and the wine production activities are returned to the land by making our own compost.

A recycling program for production waste materials such as glass, plastics,

cardbord & other materials is in place

Our packaging materials are all recyclable post consumption

Community Involvement

We at Longridge support MKI (Medical Knowledge Institute); an international

non-profit health organisation

established in the Netherlands and dedicated

to "prevention through education". MKI

strongly believes that healthcare is a human

right and has, therefore, developed several

educational programs which are executed in

developing countries. The objective

is to improve the living conditions of the

population by giving health related

trainings and workshops to local aid workers

and the local people.

MKI is Longridge Wine Estate and Restaurant’s main charity

Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu,

Patron of MKI and friend of Longridge

Our Wines

Our wines are a product of a multitude of unique factors and express the land

the grapes grown on.

The taste profiles is one that respects the natural fruit flavours, coupled with

layers of minerality, secondary and tertiary characters

The wines are seamless and enhance the expression of our unique site

The wines remain constant in the glass, from the first to the last sip

Our Wines

We focus on the varieties that are best suited to our climate and soils.

Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc (Steen) have both proven themselves over the

years and have been highly awarded. Likewise, the classic red varieties of Merlot,

Cabernet Sauvignon and of course Pinotage.

Methodé Cap Classique

A lingering and vibrant

mousse brings to the surface

flavours and aromas of lime

leaf, brioche, and roasted

almonds, with hints

caramelized green apple,

citrus and ripe strawberry.

The elegant mouth feel ends

off with a fine and fresh

minerality. 82% Chardonnay – 18 % Pinot Noit

Chenin Blanc

From our single vineyard

Chenin Blanc – over 30 years old.

The nose arrests fresh scents

of citrus peel, grenadilla pulp

and jasmine flowers. Fresh

flavours of melon, pineapple

and lime are accompanied

with smooth hints of almonds

and brioche and finishes with a

light crisp minerality.

Chardonnay

Longridge is synonymous with

top quality Chardonnay.

This wine with its light straw

colour, bursts with vibrant

scents of lime, grapefruit,

honeycomb and almond brittle.

Natural fermentation in French

oak barrels gave the wine a full

mid-palate, exotic flavours and a

pleasant crisp finish. Can age for

another 6-8 years.

Merlot

Specially selected and sorted grapes, controlled natural

fermentation and calm muturation in French oak

barrels.

Out of the deep garnet colour comes the

aromas of black plum, red cherry and dark chocolate. The palate is balanced with

silky tannins and undertones of cured ham.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich, deep and dark red in

colour. This wine shows its

intensity through aromas

of black cherries, ripe

mulberries and follows

through on the palate with

hints of dark chocolate.

Together with subtle and fine

grained tannins, this wine

leaves one well satisfied.

Pinotage

Pinotage is Africa’s only

indigenous red wine cultivar

and stylistically we focus on

the fruit and the grape’s

unique characteristics.

Elegant, yet full-bodied in style,

this wine burst with flavours

of stewed fruit and spices

and finishes with a hint of

dark chocolate.

Blanc

Longridge Blanc is our

Exciting white blend of

Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier,

Verdelho, Chardonnay, Chenin

Blanc and Pinot Blanc.

This refreshing white wine

is packed with flavours of

tropical fruits, Grapefruit,

guava, marmalade, lime,

honeycomb and hints of

candy floss.

Incredible value for money!

Rouge

Longridge Rouge is our

juicy blend of various red

varieties, notable Syrah and

Merlot.

This refreshing, fruity wine

is bursting with raspberry,

Mulberry and blackberry

flavours, while cloves,

nutmeg and ripe cherries

on the palate adds extra

complexity.