Samson Old Vine Straw Wine

Samson Old Vine Straw Wine is a luxurious South African dessert wine crafted from 100% Muscat Blanc grown on old bush vines in the Piekenierskloof region. Rich, concentrated and beautifully balanced, this straw wine delivers layers of dried fruit, honey and spice with remarkable freshness.

Product Story

This exceptional straw wine is made using traditional drying methods that intensify flavour and natural sweetness.

After harvest, the grapes were laid out on drying racks over a bed of straw for one week, allowing moisture to evaporate and sugars to concentrate naturally. Whole bunches were then gently pressed, using only the free-run juice for fermentation.

The juice was allowed to settle slightly before inoculation with selected yeast strains for a slow fermentation process. The wine matured for six months in seasoned 500-litre French oak barrels, adding texture and complexity while preserving freshness.

Tasting Notes

The wine opens with expressive aromas of peach, dried apricot and honey layered with delicate spice notes.

On the palate, Samson Straw Wine is rich, smooth and full-bodied with luxurious sweetness balanced by harmonious acidity. Oak maturation adds creamy texture and depth, leading to a long and elegant finish.

Style: Sweet, rich and full-bodied
Grape variety: 100% Muscat Blanc
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 4.05
Total acidity: 6.5 g/l
Residual sugar: 141.9 g/l
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Cellar life: 10–20 years
Origin: Piekenierskloof

Food Pairing

Samson Old Vine Straw Wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish such as monkfish, sea bass and cod. It also complements spicy curries, blue cheese, chocolate desserts, dried fruits and nuts exceptionally well.

Rich butterscotch and caramel desserts make outstanding pairing partners for this luxurious dessert wine.

Origin: Piekenierskloof

The Piekenierskloof plateau lies approximately 160 km north of Cape Town and rises between 600 and 750 metres above sea level. The region’s old, ungrafted bush vines thrive in sandy loam soils and benefit from cooling evening air during the growing season.

Following winter rainfall and dry growing conditions, the grapes achieved excellent concentration while maintaining freshness and balance.

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