Remhoogte Chronicle Cape Blend 2023 Hartenberg the 12yo is the entry

the 12yo is the entry point into the Caol Ila core range (and sadly the only expression from the distillery available in SA)

the rest in 225-litre older French oak

spice and a lingering smokiness in the background

vanilla and spice

Remhoogte Chronicle Cape Blend 2023 Hartenberg the 12yo is the entryThe Chronicle began as an Estate Blend in 2002 and evolved into what it is today, utilising a component from each of the 17 red vineyards over the estate's 55 hectares. The soils, aspects and terroir vary between all the blocks, producing a blend that gives the best overview of each vintage for the estate. 2020 was a good year all round with yields up on 2019. Spring through to mid summer was warm and dry, with ripeness across the board being achieved