



‘Posmeester’ translates to ‘Postmaster’ from Afrikaans. This is a nod of the cap to the old postmaster that renamed Hermanuspietersfontein to Hermanus in 1902.
The One that gave us our Identity.
Long before the mobile phone he delivered Telegrams with important messages to families, friends, and lovers’ front doors. They knew he knew, before they knew, that made him an important man in their lives…
Tasting Notes
A wine designed for everyday enjoyment with a focus to be approachable and accessible to all palates. A small percentage of Mourvedre (8%) blended with the Merlot brings a warmth and finishing touch to this wine.
Colour
Brick red to purple
Nose
Red and purple fruit such as raspberries and blueberries, showing milk chocolate undertone; fruit freshness.
Palate
Perfect balance between freshness and texture, effortless weight and length.

History
You’ve probably heard of the quaint beach town of Hermanus, situated on South Africa’s famous Whale Coast. Between 1855 and 1902, it was called Hermanuspietersfontein. In 1902, the local postmaster decided to shorten the name of the town to make addressing letters to the locals easier.
150 years later, the wine farm Hermanuspietersfontein, or HPF for short, craft outstanding wines with a serious sense of place. Their grapes come from Sondagskloof, which competes with Elgin and the Ceres Plateau for South Africa’s coolest wine growing region.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar |
Merlot 92%, Mourvedre 8% |
Country | South Africa |
Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
|
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | 2-3 years, provided stored under optimum conditions |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Maturation in Oak |
3-6 months with old French oak barrels (3rd, 4th and 5th fill). |
Food Matches |
Slow braised beef cheek with heirloom vegetables or beef short-rib ragu pappardelle. |
Origin | Sondagskloof, Walker Bay near Hermanus |
Appellation | WO Western Cape |