Oak Valley Wines
Oak Valley, a relatively new entrant in the South African wine industry, has made
great strides in the market since the launch of the first wine in 2003,
a much-acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc.
The wines are products of the exciting new cool climate Elgin Ward, which is rapidly
attracting the attention and investment from a number of leading South African
winemakers.
The Oak Valley range of wines includes Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay, a Semillon/Sauvignon blend, a Pinot Noir
and a Bordeaux styled blend, known as The Oak Valley Blend. The wines have been consistently
well rated by the market and the 2005 Sauvignon Blanc won Gold and the Regional Trophy at the
2006 Decanter World Wine Awards whilst the 2004 Oak Valley Blend won the International Trophy
for Bordeaux Styled Blends over £10 at the 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards and was also voted the best
SA Bordeaux style blend of the 2004 vintage by Wine Magazine.
The flavours of the wines
are characterised by minerally undertones complimented by fresh acidity, giving
an elegance that has its origins in the cool terroir of the valley.
Currently the breakdown of vineyards on Oak Valley is as follows:
Cellar space has been rented at Paul Cluver Wines from the 2003 - 2012 vintages.
Our wines are made by Pieter Visser, the Oak Valley Winemaker/Viticulturist,
who is a graduate of the Elsenburg Agricultural College and has been working on
the farm since 1993. Ultimately an own cellar is planned for Oak Valley.
The wine tasting room on the Estate is set in lush surroundings adjoining an oak
forest, and is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm and saturday mornings. Out of hours by appointment
only. Tastings are conducted free of charge.
