The Tales Range conjur the stories of the evolution of the Journey’s End farm. From the historic landmark that sits lies at the foundation of our cellar to the outlier that hails from the wild West Coast of South Africa, the names of the wines take the consumer on a journey, while the range of bright and expressive wines present a compelling introduction to premium South African wine.
Weather Station 2024
This bright and balanced Sauvignon Blanc is named after the famed SB11 ‘Weerstasie Kloon’ (Weather Station clone), one of the core components used in this wine. First propagated in Stellenbosch in the 1920s, the clone made a huge resurgence in the late 1970s. The nickname ‘The Weather Station’ arose as the original plantings were done beside an old weather station, which proved invaluable in enabling the farms to spot oncoming changes in the weather and thus pick their fruit at its optimum condition.
Clear pale lemon colour with hints of green. The 2023 edition of the Weather Station displays pronounced green apple, citrus and grapefruits complimented by salty minerality and hints of kiwifruit. A lovely weight and round-mouth feel on the mid-palate, balanced natural acidity bringing with it freshness and length to the finish. Ready to drink now.
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Haystack 2023
A fresh and vibrant Chardonnay that takes its name from the age-old practice of planting wheat between the rows of vines, as a natural way to prevent weeds and stabilise the topsoil. This is just one of a number of organic and bio-dynamic practices on our estate, and the wine pays homage to the preservation and protection of nature under our stewardship at Journey’s End.
Bursting with ripe pear and tropical fruit, balanced by a crisp acidity and a subtle, buttery texture.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
The Wild One Rosé 2024
The grenache grapes in the Journey’s End’s delicate but vivacious rosé, hail from the Swartland, making it the Wild Child of the group. Hitherto an arid and windswept wilderness better known for sheep and wheat farming, the challenging terroir of the wild West Coast of South Africa is brim-full of potential to grow fantastic grapes.
Wild strawberry, cherry and cranberry abound, with subtle hints of rose petal and crisp acidity, leads to a dry and rounded finish.
100% Grenache.
Huntsman 2021
In 1811, the first ever hunt in the New World took place in the Western Cape, with hounds imported from Gloucestershire, UK. The foundations of the Cape Hunt hounds’ original kennels were discovered by the Gabb family on the Journey’s End estate, and this momentous site was chosen to form the base of our cellar. Our expressive and juicy red is named in the hounds’ honour.
Layers of red and black berries strewn with violets create an easy-drinking summer red that is to be seriously enjoyed but not taken too seriously.
Blend: 73% Shiraz, 17% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache
Pastor's Blend 2022
This wine pays homage to the Pastors from the local village of Sir Lowry’s Pass who regularly deliver Sunday sermons at the foot of the Journey’s End vineyard and have assisted our team in channelling resources to uplift the local community. In 2020, the Journey’s End Foundation was established to continue this support through various programmes, including a soup kitchen initiative that delivers over a million meals per year.
Dark plum and black cherry meet sweet tobacco and a touch of Christmas cake in an elegant yet comforting red.
Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc
