The terroir of Swartland imparts a distinct character to the wines, often characterized by ripe fruit flavours, minerality, and a sense of place. The soils range from decomposed granite and shale to schist, clay, and sandstone. The variation in soil types allows for different drainage capabilities, water retention, and mineral content. Our Chenin Blanc is a trellised vine that is planted on deep red Hutton soils with roots that penetrate deep in their search for water. The Chenin Blanc Reserve is bush vines planted on decomposed granite. Our Pinotage comes from two sites: one contains trellised vines planted on red Hutton soils, and the other (bush vines) are planted on decomposed granite, which gives it freshness and minerality. The bush vine vineyard’s grapes are used for the Pinotage Reserve. Bush vines give darker fruits and structure, whereas trellised vines give the characteristic red berry fruit.