Kumusha 'Flame Lily' White Blend, Western Cape, South Africa 2023

Kumusha in the Zimbabwean Shona language translates to ‘your home’, ‘your roots’ or ‘your origin’. World Renowned Sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka believes the best wines are representative of their region. Through a collaborative process with respect to the vine, the winemaker and the consumer, Tinashe is building a brand of wines that represent and honor their roots. Minimal intervention wine making and natural fermentation is aimed at letting the wine be free to do the talking of its origin. These are wines that Tinashe would not only like to drink himself, but wines that, from his experience as a sommelier, are representative of what is leading the way for the style of South African wines.

Winemaker: Tinashe Nyamudoka

Grape Varieties: 55% Roussanne, 15% Chenin Blanc, 15% Viognier, 9% Semillon, 9% Colombard 

Farming: Sustainable 

Terroir: Handpicked and cultivated in Slanghoek. 

Winemaking: Chenin is from old vines and was partially fermented until dry on the skins. Fermentation in Old French oak with spontaneous monolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months before bottling. Unfined. Vegan friendly.

Tasting Notes: Nose of fresh flowers, pear, and lemon peel. Gentle palate with flavors of chamomile and apricots and lively acidity.