2012 Epitome, Sumaridge Estate, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

2012 Epitome, Sumaridge Estate, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

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"A wine at its glorious peak, showing outstanding purity of fruit - both fresh and dried - and an intense savouriness. The blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours are surprisingly vivid 12 years after harvest. A moreish layer of stewed tomatoes, black olive tapenade and crushes mountain herbs is a vehicle of complexity and vibrancy, A very accomplished Cape blend of Syrah and Pinotage - muscular yet elegant, with great integration of oak and alcohol."
93pts, Decanter (Weekday Wines) November 2024

It's the embodiment Cape Blend-drinking pleasure. The essence of sensuous, cool climate syrah and pinotage pleasure. This is Sumaridge Estate's 'Epitome' cuvée. From Hemel-en-Aarde of South Africa's Walker Bay region where for some time many of the nation's finest wines have been emerging - syrahs worthy of Northern Rhône provenance, Burgundian-calibre pinots, and chardonnays.

'Epitome' is also the summation of what pleasure proper autumnal drinking ought to provide. Where a palate rich with ripe blackcurrant, mulberry, bell pepper and cracked pepper rides a warm wave of smoky oak to a deep, lingering finish finds 'Epitome' '12 doing exactly this.

Where its 60% syrah provides luxurious body and invigorating structure, while a remaining pinotage component builds additional layers of dark fruit, leather, tobacco leaf, spice, and firm tannins - where proper maturity under cork renders outstanding value for money. 

You'll spend twice this on a well-known Northern Rhône of equivalent quality. It's why we urge that you take advantage of this opportunity to purchase from the very small parcel we've managed to secure. Because frankly, when it comes to offering customers such refined boutique craftsmanship at such attractive prices, Sumaridge Estate's is the epitome.

Tasting Note
The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold fruit-driven wine is simply stunning.
In a Nutshell
Region Walker Bay
Country South Africa
Grape Syrah / Pinotage
Unit Bottle (75cl)
ABV 14.5%
Suitability Vegetarian
Drink Now - 2026
Product Code 51121151
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“A wine at its glorious peak, showing outstanding purity of fruit - both fresh and dried - and an intense savouriness. The blackcurrant, blackberry and plum flavours are surprisingly vivid 12 years after harvest. A moreish layer of stewed tomatoes, black olive tapenade and crushes mountain herbs is a vehicle of complexity and vibrancy, A very accomplished Cape blend of Syrah and Pinotage - muscular yet elegant, with great integration of oak and alcohol.”
94pts, Decanter (Weekday Wines) November 2024
“... for a truly surprising piece of long-lived excellence, the Sumaridge Estate's Epitome 2012, hailing from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, stands out for its Old World-like ageability and filigreed aromatics. Few would be able to place it as a South African Syrah-Pinotage blend - let alone one harvested over a decade ago.”
MoneyWeek, April 2024

Producer Information

Producer Information - Sumaridge Estate

Sumaridge Wine Estate, proudly owned by the Bellingham Turner family, lies gracefully between two imposing mountain ranges in the Western Cape’s Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - aptly named “Heaven and Earth” - with commanding views stretching to Walker Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.

The cool maritime breezes are key to the elegance of the estate’s wines. The perfect marriage of exceptional location, climate and soil, coupled with expert wine crafting, gives birth to signature wines that are distinctively elegant, ample in body and complex in flavour.

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