Cap Classique Brut Reserve NV
Background: This Cap Classique is the maiden release by Journey’s End to celebrate our 25th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of South Africa’s Cap Classique tradition. The Journey’s End Cap Classique label pays tribute to Rollo’s mother, Annie Gabb, who poured 25 years of passion into the farm, creating a wonderful home and leaving a legacy the Gabbs will proudly carry on.
Blend: 66% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 1% Pinot Meunier.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: This Cap Classique is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. Notes of citrus, pear, crushed almond and biscuit, this Cap Classique is full bodied and well balanced by fresh zestiness as a result of the naturally racy acidity and delicate fruit.
Maturation:
Enjoy now or age gracefully for up to 5 years
Awards:
2022 – SA Wine Awards, Best Cap Classique
Ad Infinitum 2022
Background: A play on words with Journey’s End, the name Ad Infinitum is a nod to the wine’s compelling length on the palate, which seems to go on and on to infinity. As Bordeaux sees the cooling and moderating influences of the region’s rivers, the cool sea breeze from the Atlantic Ocean lends our white Bordeaux blend complexity, elegance and a saline freshness.
Blend: 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Semillon
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: The Ad Infinitum is a passion project in appreciation of all things white Bordeaux, lime in colour and exhibiting pronounced green fig, kiwifruit, lemongrass, and Cape gooseberry. The palate is full, rich, and round with apparent salinity and granite minerality. Light oak toasting allows for absolute freshness and fruit expression while adding body and weight.
Maturation:
Enjoy now, or gracefully age for up to 5 years.
Awards:
2024 – Michelangelo Awards, Gold
2024 – Decanter World Wine Awards, 94 Points
2023 – WineMag Prescient Sauvignon Blanc Report, 94 Points (Top 10)
Destination 2023
Background: After wind damage caused a particularly challenging vintage in 2006, just one barrel of Chardonnay was produced, and named ‘Destination’ as this was seen as turning point where Journey’s End was destined to sink or swim. When the wine proved to be exceptional, the name stuck, and now Chardonnay has grown to become Journey’s End’s hallmark white wine.
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: The Destination is the pinnacle of white winemaking at Journey’s End. The 2023 nose is complex and delivers concentrated stone fruit with layers of citrus, lemongrass, tropical fruit, and hints of smoky spice attributed to generous oak aging. The ever present natural minerality and acidity ensure freshness and adds focus to a long-lasting creamy finish. The Destination is our interpretation of the great Chardonnays of Mersault.
Maturation:
Enjoy now or gracefully age for up to 7 years.
Awards:
2024 – Veritas Awards, Gold
2024 – Michelangelo Awards, Gold
2023 – Global Chardonnay Masters, 97+
2024 – Platter Guide, 4.5 stars
The Griffin 2021
Background: The Griffin’s name is inspired by the Gabb family crest. A mythical beast renowned for protecting treasures and possessions of the utmost importance, Griffins can be found guarding the entrance to the Journey’s End Cellar.
Grape:100% Syrah
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: A youthful yet complex wine displaying violets and cherry with white pepper on the nose. The use of American oak adds subtle caramel notes as well as palate weight and mouthfeel. Although rich and succulent, silky polished tannins provide structure and an elegant lingering finish.
Maturation:
Enjoy now or gracefully age for up to 8 years.
Cape Doctor 2020
Background: The Cape Doctor is the local name for the strong south-eastern wind that blows from False Bay and funnels through to Cape Town and Blouberg. Journey’s End’s Bordeaux blend is named in honour of this local wind that clears away smog and impurities is pivotal to the unique character of the wine.
Blend: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes: This wine exhibits fruits on the darker side of the spectrum with cassis and rich fruitcake on the nose accompanied by cinnamon spice and dark chocolate from generous oak ageing. Concentrated dark berries are complimented by a creamy texture with soft elegant tannins delivering a beautiful long-lasting finish.
Maturation:
Enjoy now or gracefully age ten years+.
