It has been a couple of months since the release of the new Damascene vintages and again we were struck by the amazing complexity and elegance Jean Smit brings to his wines.
The Damascene founders were united by three passions; the pursuit of excellence, a spirit of discovery, and the desire to preserve nature through sustainable agriculture. Wine entrepeneur David Curl (the former owner of Chateau Gaby in Canon-Fronsac) had begun discussions with winemaker Jean Smit about his involvement in Moya Meaker wines but after many long conversations about life, the meaning of quality, and the philosophical search for what wine should be, they were both convinced that their collaboration would not end there. Within six months, Damascene was conceived, a series of wines that would tell the story, not of their owners, or marketing trends, but of the very vineyards themselves.
Damascene wines are about telling stories. They’re born to express the way that man and place collaborate to form narrative. Both vineyard and viticulturist play a role in the story. The winemaker plays the role of editor, and each of our wines tells of their own adventure.
Click here to order Semillon R2 478 per case (only 1 case available)
Click here to order Cederberg Syrah R2 478 per case (only 1 case available)
Click here to order Stellenbosch Syrah R2 478 per case (only 1 case available)
Click here to order Cabernet Franc R2 478 per case (only 2 cases available)
Click here to order Cabernet Sauvignon R2 478 per case (only 2 cases available)
Click here to order Mixed Case R2 478 per case (only 1 case available. Contains 1 each of the above wines and Damascene Chenin Blanc)
