Mother Rock ‘The Building Blocks’ Red 2024 is one of the more serious wines in Johan “Stompie” Meyer’s Mother Rock range, a high-altitude red blend from the family’s own Platteklip vineyards in Piket-Bo-Berg, northern Swartland.
The 2024 is a blend of 50% Grenache Noir, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Mourvèdre, grown in organically certified vineyards sitting roughly 650–700 metres above sea level and only around 35km from the Atlantic. Warm days, very cool nights, south and south-west-facing slopes and persistent coastal winds give the site a distinctly cooler character than much of the Swartland.
The grapes were hand-picked, chilled overnight and carefully sorted before fermentation. Around 80% whole bunches were used, with spontaneous fermentation and very gentle extraction. The wine was then basket pressed, matured separately in neutral French oak, blended, and given an extended period in concrete before bottling.
And there's a little bit of history here: 2024 is the final vintage of The Building Blocks to contain Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright ruby red with a youthful, translucent edge.
Nose: Red berries and wild cherry lead into dried flowers and potpourri, with savoury meatiness, herbs and gentle spice. It's aromatic without being overly fruity or flashy.
Palate: Medium-bodied, taut and energetic. Fresh red fruit is carried by bright acidity and very fine tannins, with the Grenache providing fruit and spice, Pinot Noir bringing fragrance and delicacy, and Mourvèdre adding savoury depth and structure.
Finish: Long, dry and distinctly savoury. There's no attempt to sweeten things up with ripe fruit or obvious oak — the finish is firm, fresh and uncompromisingly dry.
Awards & Accolades
92 Points — Christian Eedes
Eedes praised its intriguing red-fruit, floral, meaty and spicy aromatics, along with its bright acidity, fine tannins and particularly dry finish.
Technical Details
Producer: Mother Rock Wines Winemaker: Johan “Stompie” Meyer Vintage: 2024 Origin: Piket-Bo-Berg, Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa Vineyard: Platteklip Blend: 50% Grenache Noir, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Mourvèdre Farming: Organically certified Altitude: Approximately 650–700m Harvest: Hand harvested Whole Bunch: Approximately 80% Fermentation: Spontaneous / indigenous yeast Extraction: Minimal, with only one or two gentle pump-overs during primary fermentation Pressing: Basket press Maturation: Neutral French oak followed by concrete ABV: 12,78% Bottle Size: 750ml
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