Processus Maria Gomes
Worcester > Breede River Valley > South Africa
Fernão Pires, 2024
Introducing a truly special wine from South Africa, a vibrant white crafted by a pioneering 100% BIPOC & queer woman-owned winery. This isn't just any bottle; it's a celebration of duality, much like the grape itself, known both as Fernão Pires and Maria Gomes, embodying a spirit of living many lives and finding an unexpected home, from Portugal to ZA. This wine is a testament to the rare and precious connection between earth and craft. Processus believes this often overlooked grape deserves its moment in the sun, which found its unexpected home in a nearly 40-year-old Worcester vineyard, but cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Seriously, it's a unique and delicious sip with a really cool story - a dry, aromatic beauty, brought to life with vibrant fruit, floral, and subtle toasted notes.
Worcester > Breede River Valley > South Africa
Fernão Pires, 2024
Introducing a truly special wine from South Africa, a vibrant white crafted by a pioneering 100% BIPOC & queer woman-owned winery. This isn't just any bottle; it's a celebration of duality, much like the grape itself, known both as Fernão Pires and Maria Gomes, embodying a spirit of living many lives and finding an unexpected home, from Portugal to ZA. This wine is a testament to the rare and precious connection between earth and craft. Processus believes this often overlooked grape deserves its moment in the sun, which found its unexpected home in a nearly 40-year-old Worcester vineyard, but cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Seriously, it's a unique and delicious sip with a really cool story - a dry, aromatic beauty, brought to life with vibrant fruit, floral, and subtle toasted notes.
Worcester > Breede River Valley > South Africa
Fernão Pires, 2024
Introducing a truly special wine from South Africa, a vibrant white crafted by a pioneering 100% BIPOC & queer woman-owned winery. This isn't just any bottle; it's a celebration of duality, much like the grape itself, known both as Fernão Pires and Maria Gomes, embodying a spirit of living many lives and finding an unexpected home, from Portugal to ZA. This wine is a testament to the rare and precious connection between earth and craft. Processus believes this often overlooked grape deserves its moment in the sun, which found its unexpected home in a nearly 40-year-old Worcester vineyard, but cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Seriously, it's a unique and delicious sip with a really cool story - a dry, aromatic beauty, brought to life with vibrant fruit, floral, and subtle toasted notes.
Grape: 100% Fernão Pires (aka Maria Gomes)
ABV: 12.0%
Soils: Worcester's varied soils, from valley floor to mountain slopes, yield diverse wine styles. Well-drained conditions on slopes lead to lower yields, concentrating fruit for complex, rich wines.
The Story: Processus is more than a wine label, it’s the journey of becoming. It was founded in 2020 by art curator, Beata America and winemaker, Megan van der Merwe with the aim to bring a greater respect to the fundamental means for our existence (the environment), and the ecosystems that exist within each space. These life and business partners bring a holistic and intentional approach to all that they touch with wine being their artistic medium for sharing these concepts with the world. Processus currently produces two white wines which aim to encapsulate the place, people, and culture of South Africa, while paying homage to the stories of minority grape varieties that have buried narratives. Grapes for this wine are destemmed and crushed into an open-top fermenter. Cold soaked 48 hours, then brought outside to warm under the warm African sun and initiate spontaneous fermentation. 2/3 way through fermentation, juice is drawn from skin and transferred to oak. Skins, pressed and a small amount of press wine added to the same barrel.
Personality: Prepare for a delightful experience, as this wine displays inviting aromas of sweet flowers, golden apple, and just ripe pineapple, brightened by notes of Meyer lemon and white plum. On the palate, those wonderful fruit and floral components layer beautifully, finishing bone-dry with a touch of toasty, biscuity elegance. It's a true shining moment for an unassuming grape.
Harmony: Imagine uncorking its vibrant notes of sweet flowers and golden apple while discovering hidden gems in a bustling art district or swaying to indie tunes at an outdoor music festival!