Hoopenburg The Guru
- Region
- South Africa
- Owner
- Nicholson Smith Agencies
- Winemaker
- Gizelle Coetzee
- Established
- 2012
- Grower Website
- Visit grower's website
'The Guru' range from Hoopenburg Wines identifies a range of good quality entry-level wines. They are easily accessible and are to be enjoyed by all. The white wines expressing fresh fruits, the red wines being rounded, with firm lingering tannins.
Wines Available
The Guru Chenin Blanc Hoopenburg
Origin: Western Cape
The grapes from this wine are sourced from Paarl.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and packed into small 20kg cases. The grapes are then transported in the cool morning to the cellar, before being hand tipped directly into the press without any crushing or de-stemming. Pressing of the grapes lasts approximately 3 hours with the juice settling naturally overnight. Fermentation takes around three weeks and then immediately racked and left for two months to age on the lees. The wine is then bottled with light filtration.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Chenin Blanc 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
Expect a delightful mix of gooseberry, passion fruit, and a hint of greenness, creating a refreshing and vibrant taste. This wine offers a balanced profile of fruitiness and acidity, making it perfect for any occasion.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0715178 | GURU Chenin Blanc 22 | Bottle (75cl) | 2022 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0715179 | GURU Chenin Blanc 23 | Bottle (75cl) | 2023 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0715190 | GURU Chenin Blanc 24 | Bottle (75cl) | 2024 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
The Guru Sauvignon Blanc Hoopenburg
Origin: Western Cape
The grapes for this wine are sourced only from the coolest slopes in the Western Cape, enabling the best Sauvignon grape flavours to be released into the wine.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand earlier in the year into small 20kg cases. The grapes are then transported in the cool of the morning to the cellar, before being hand tipped into the press for a long three hour whole bunch pressing session. After this the juice is cold fermented for 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks. Once dry the wine is racked off its fermentation lees and aged for 6 months before being bottled.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.5% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
Anticipate gooseberry, passion fruit, and a hint of greenness, with a balanced blend of fruit and acidity on the mid palate. A refreshing, fragrant and fruity easy drinking wine with a satisfying finish.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0715182 | GURU Sauvignon Blanc 23 | Bottle (75cl) | 2023 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
The Guru Merlot Hoopenburg
Origin: Western Cape
Being originally planted as bush vines and then on a trellis system, the vines are naturally controlled to have low yields, helping to ensure the quality of the grapes.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested at 240 balling to capture the natural fruit of this variety. Fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for a further 12 months in French oak barrels to provide the wanted structure of this wine, whilst still respecting the fruit. A minimal filtration is done before bottling.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Merlot 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Offers delicate aromas of berries and chocolate on the nose, with a medium-bodied palate delivering a full sweet taste, balanced by round yet firm lingering tannins for satisfying texture and structure.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0715173 | GURU Merlot 18 | Bottle (75cl) | 2018 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0715176 | GURU Merlot SC 20 | Bottle (75cl) | 2020 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0715185 | GURU Merlot SC 21 | Bottle (75cl) | 2021 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
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