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Winery of the Week: Escape Wines

Four friends and winelovers in 2017 bought Afdaksrivier Farm in prime Walker Bay terroir, and changed the focus from oats and wheat to proteas and vines. Recognising the potential, latterly cool-climate specialist, CWG member and Cederberg Private Cellar prime mover David Nieuwoudt joined as shareholder-wine-maker. The site, overlooking Sandown Bay and the Bot River lagoon, is influenced by the namesake rivercourse, bringing in oceanic air and ensuring water supply, and the Onrus mountains, a shield against excessive rainfall. 'Unique and revolutionary wines, and a novel experience for our customers' is the aim.


Escape Wines RAZ Shiraz 2022

(88 pts)

Escape Wines range
Category: Shiraz/syrah

Indian spice & vanilla, from 10 months in older barrels, & varietal black pepper complement 2022’s lively red plums & cherries. 15% wholebunch ferment lends stemmy grip but the structure is supple & the wine accessible now with legs for good few years. More 

Wine tasted by Greg de Bruyn & Cathy van Zyl.


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Escape Wines Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022

(89 pts)

Escape Wines range
Category: Sauvignon blanc unwooded

Fuller, weightier than SAV thanks to barrel-fermented portion & lengthy lees ageing, 2022 also different flavour spectrum, white citrus & iodine, plus sibling’s creamy texture, inviting freshly shucked oysters. More 

Wine tasted by Greg de Bruyn & Cathy van Zyl.


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Escape Wines RZE Grenache Rosé 2023

(85 pts)

Escape Wines range
Category: Rosé dry

Barely pink, 2023’s paleness matches low 9.5% alc but belies generosity of pure (rather than boiled sweet) berry flavour, fresh acid, proper dryness. Also in 1.5L. More 

Wine tasted by Greg de Bruyn & Cathy van Zyl.


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Escape Wines SAV Sauvignon Blanc 2023

(86 pts)

Escape Wines range
Category: Sauvignon blanc unwooded

Crossover style, some early-picked green notes & riper tropical for overall ‘cool’ profile in 2023, subtle cream from time on lees, citrus finish. Lovely solo & will grace a dinner table. More 

Wine tasted by Greg de Bruyn & Cathy van Zyl.


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