The Terroir

It is only said of wine, but proven over centuries, that it is indeed "the vineyard that makes the wine".  If "The Goose" Wines were to be the home of world class Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc then it would be fundamentally up to the soil and climate to ensure that the grapes deliver their optimal blueprint in terms of excellence in flavour.

Morne Jonker, after years of research, had more than an inkling that his sound judgement of the conditions at "The Goose" Wines would prevail.  By 1999 he had planted 6 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon followed by 6 hectares of Shiraz in 2000.  Following the success of the first two cultivars planted, the year 2002 saw an additional 6 hectares added to the expanding vineyard.  This planting was the popular Sauvignon Blanc and in doing so, Morne fulfilled the first phase of his long-term vision for "The Goose" Wines.