Old Road Wine
Old Road Wine operates in Franschhoek, the Western Cape's premier wine region, where mountain slopes and maritime influence shape distinctive cool-climate expressions. The winery's portfolio centers on Chenin Blanc, South Africa's signature white variety—a grape that thrives in these conditions, yielding wines of mineral precision and textural depth. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc and Anemos Chenin Blanc anchor the range, both rated 92 and 90 points respectively by Decanter and Wine Advocate. The Butcher And Cleaver Cape Blend, a Pinotage, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre blend, demonstrates the winery's engagement with South African red traditions and Mediterranean varieties suited to the region's terroir. Franschhoek's established reputation for quality winemaking provides the backdrop for Old Road's focus on varietal expression and regional character.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate