Axe Hill was started by the late Tony Mossop and wife Lyn, at a remote site on the outskirts of Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo during 1993. Calitzdorp is a viticulture area situated in the Klein Karoo Wine Region. The area has been acclaimed for its fortified wines for a number of years and Calitzdorp is known as “the Port Capital of South Africa”. The unique micro-climate prevalent in the region is typically characterised by dry, arid conditions which add to the overall concentration of true Portuguese varietals. The name of the vineyard originates from the stone hand tools found on the farm and used by pre-historic man over a quarter of a million years ago. Only one vintage is made each year from a blend of the traditional Portuguese varietals Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Souzão. The wine is matured in old 500 litre French oak barrels after hand sorting and foot crushing in lagares for maximum extraction of both flavours and colour. This method closely resembles traditional Portuguese port wine making techniques which have been in use for centuries. A dry, white Port has been added. Chenin Blanc grapes from the region are used in this unique, wood-aged Solera style wine, combining old to young vintages with fractional blends starting from the first vintage made in 2003 and leaving some of each vintage as reserve wine for future releases.
Wines from Axe Hill Winery
- Reserve Tawny Port Alc
2004 Rated 3/5
- Axe Hill Cape Vintage Port
2005 Klein Karoo Rated 3/5
- Axe Hill Ruby Port
2003 Klein Karoo Rated 3/5
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