Project Description
SMATE
Born from Bold Roots. Made for Big Moments.
The Story Behind the Label
South Africa’s winemaking history might be called “New World,” but the De Wet family has been
part of it since before the word new even applied. When an early De Wet ancestor became Cellar
Master of the Dutch East India Company in 1693, he unknowingly set off centuries of craftsmanship,
adventure and a touch of mischief — the same spirit that lives inside every bottle of SMATE.
The label celebrates this colourful past: the horses that carried the family across the valleys, the
vines that shaped their future, and the generations who refused to make wine any way but their
own. Today, SMATE is a vibrant revival of that legacy —
bold, expressive, and proudly rooted in the Robertson soils
the De Wets have farmed for generations.
which showcases yellow apple and citrus aromas which is
complimented by a distinct nuttiness.
On the palate, the extended lees contact gives the wine
a creamy mouthfeel which is perfectly off set by elegant acidity.
and citrus aromas emanating from the glass.
These flavours follow through on a medium-bodied
palate with an excellent fruit/acid balance.
The wine has a lingering fruity aftertaste.
On the nose tropical flavours of passion fruit and guava dominate,
but there is also a distinct underlying flintiness and some grassiness.
The palate shows flavours of lime and ripe figs and the wine finishes
refreshingly dry and crisp.
apricot and lemon peel aromas.
There is also distinct perfume and spicy aromas on
both the nose and palate so typical of this variety.
The textured palate ensures that this is a full-bodied
wine and the well- balanced acidity lends the wine elegance and freshness.
A stunning, salmon pink colour in the glass, this wine
exudes loads of red berry fruit aromas on the nose
and palate including strawberries and raspberries.
Impeccable balance between the sweet fruit aromas
and the acidity of the wine, ensures excellent drinkability.
passion fruit and pineapple on the nose.
On the nose ripe blueberries and prunes
which carry through to the taste.
a dark purplish red colour.
Cassis, liquorice and some savoury notes on the nose,
give way to a full-bodied palate.
Excellent balance between the tannins, acid and fruit.
The acidity gives freshness to the palate.
Intensely colored in the glass, the wine exudes red berry fruit
complimented by whiffs of coffee and dark chocolate.
The wine is full-bodied on the palate with fine tannins lending
excellent structure whilst still ensuring great drinkability.
A fine partner to a variety of matured cheeses.
On the nose, flavours of blackcurrant, violets and a distinct
pleasant smokiness are prevalent.
The wine is soft and supple in the mouth and the well-balanced
acidity ensures the wine has a pleasant, lingering aftertaste.
black berry fruit and spicy aromas on both the nose and palate.
There is also some savoury notes so typical of this cultivar.
The tannins on the palate are prominent but in good balance
with the acidity and fruit.
A wine with a classic structure but still wonderfully drinkable in its youth.
Enjoy this wine with venison or biltong.
On the nose ripe blueberries and plum with a delicate
touch of spice and oak.
Silky smooth on the palate, with a fruity finish.
