Cederberg Private Cellar

Cederberg is South Africa’s most uniquely situated wine farm that falls within the pristine environs of the Cederberg wilderness area in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Amongst spectacular rock formations and fynbos, lie the highest altitude vineyards in the Cape. Conservation is fundamental and Cederberg Private Cellar is a committed member of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative.

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Cederberg Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique Brut

The cool continental climate, diverse soil types and high altitude setting of the Cederberg adds to the dramatic wines produced here. The Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique is made from Chardonnay that was planted in 1997, one of the oldest vineyard blocks on the farm. Sur lie maturation takes place in the bottle over 48 - 52 months before riddling and disgorging of the MCC. Made in a Brut style with a residual sugar ranging from 3 -7g/l max.

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Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc

Cederberg Private Cellar produces wines that are as dramatic as the high altitude setting of their vineyards. With a cool climate, diverse soil types, unpolluted air and free-flowing crystal-clear waters, the mountainous Cederberg suits Sauvignon Blanc. Reductive winemaking intensifies the fruitiness and freshness of this lively Sauvignon Blanc.

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Cederberg Chenin Blanc

Cederberg Private Cellar is one of the highest wine farms above sea level in the Western Cape with a cool Mediterranean climate, rather than a maritime or coastal climate. The farm itself lies in the Cederberg Wilderness Area and only 66 ha are under vine. Made in a fresh and fruity, unwooded style. The wine is maturated on fine lees for 4 months for extra texture and flavour.

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Cederberg Bukettraube

With less than 34 hectares left in the world, Bukettraube is a rarity. Semi-sweet with a natural residual sugar of 19.5g/l, this aromatic wine is extremely food friendly, especially when paired with spicy fusion dishes.

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Cederberg Sustainable Rosé

With an aim to leave a sustainable legacy for future generations, Cederberg Private Cellar is commited to conservation, responsible production practices and known for spearheading innovations in water use, energy efficiency and climate adaptation. This sustainably produced rosé is made from 100% Shiraz.

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Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon

Six generations ago, no one in the Nieuwoudt family would have guessed that this rugged, fynbos-covered area on the edge of the Succulent Karoo biome would one day become an award winning high-altitude wine farm in the Cape winelands. The Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon comes from 3 high altitude vineyards blocks, allowing the grapes to have a longer ripening period that contributes to a restrained intensity in this characteristic wine.

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Cederberg Shiraz

The Cederberg range is Cederberg Private Cellar’s focus specific selection of wines. At 1 036 m above sea level the terrain is harsh, leading to small but high-yielding grape bunches with profound concentration, resulting in a bright and modern Shiraz with great ageing potential. 15 months maturation in predominately French oak, with a fraction of American oak.

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Cederberg Merlot Shiraz

The Cederberg lies about 250 km north of Cape Town. Cederberg Private Cellar is the only wine farm in the Cederberg ward. An accessible and smooth red blend of predominately Merlot, followed by Shiraz. With each component being vinified and barrel matured separately, before final blending.

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Five Generations

Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc

The Nieuwoudt Five Generation range showcases the best of the Cederberg. Fine attention to detail, from choosing perfectly matching clones, varieties, rootstock, soil, aspect and vineyard direction, takes the quality of winemaking here to the next level. Only twelve selected barrels are used to produce 6000 bottles of this flagship barrel matured Chenin Blanc.

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Cederberg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon

The single vineyard Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon is one of two wines that make up Cederberg Private Cellar’s flagship range. The prenium selection of only 18 barrels are selected and a limited quantity of each wine is released every year under David Niewoudt, fifth generation custodian and winemaker. This prenium wine is matured for 18 months in new French barriques.

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