The 2024 FC Semillon by Mother Rock Wines, part of the Force Celesterange, is a vibrant natural wine from South Africa’s Swartland region. Made from dry-farmed, old bush vines and crafted with minimal intervention, it offers bright acidity, notes of lemon, yellow apple, and green tea, and a savory, textured finish—showcasing Johan "Stompie" Meyer’s skill in expressing terroir through low-intervention winemaking.
Grapes: 100% Semillon
Alcoholpercentage: 11%
Vinification: 90% in stainless steel, 10% in older 300L barrels; 20% whole-bunch fermented on skins for 2 weeks. After 7 months on gross lees.
Appearance : Golden Yellow, slightly hazy.
Nose & Palate: Yellow apple, hay, and earthy aromas, with a flavourful palate, good fruit density, and a snappy acidity leading to a dry finish.
We take extra care to ensure your wines arrive in perfect condition. Each bottle is securely boxed for safe transport. We ship exclusively within Belgium, with weekly departures every Wednesday to keep delivery efficient and dependable. Enjoy your wines with confidence, knowing they’ve been handled with care from our door to yours.
WHAT TYPE OF GROWERS WE WORK WITH
OIur wines are a reflection of nature's truest form. We partner only with biodynamic vineyards—places where vines are nurtured with a reverence for the earth and a deep respect for natural rhythms. These vineyards view the soil not as a means to an end but as a living, breathing ecosystem. By working in harmony with the land, they cultivate wines that are as alive as the soils they spring from.
Our wines hold the pure expression of the vine, untouched by chemical interference and guided by the wisdom of traditional methods. Each bottle carries an honest snapshot of its origin: the seasons, the hands that tended the vines, and the character of the soil itself. These are wines with a pulse, honest and unapologetic, offering a taste of nature in its unaltered state.
