2020 Vriesenhof Vineyards Estate Grenache 0.75 Ltr. Red
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Intriguing and complex is the best way to describe this rich but fine and balanced Grenache. Captivating nose of candied cherries and blackberries accompanied by a delicate but opulent complexity with notes of caramel, tobacco, cedar, more roasted aromas and a hint of leather. Particularly stylish and elegant for an instant 'pleaser' like grenache. Top wine with Burgundy allure.

Solomillo of Iberico with mustard mushroom sauce, Lamscarré with sauce, Pheasant Brabançonne, fine meat dishes and a wide variety of charcuterie.

climate

Stellenbosch has a warm maritime climate with high precipitation in the winter period. Temperatures in this winter period are below 20 degrees Celsius. The summer months there are hot, dry and pleasant. With varying influence from the Atlantic Ocean and the Stellenbosch mountains.

soil

Vineyard is located in the Peaks Gorge. Higher pass (500m) whose soil consists mainly of weathered granite.

vinification

100% Grenache. Manual picking. Cold maceration for 24h before fermentation is started in stainless steel vats. The wine is then transferred to wooden barrels where malolactic fermentation follows. The wine then continues to age for 18 months in a mix of new oak (20%) and 2nd-fill barrels (80%).

vintage
2020
title
Estate
class
Grenache
region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
color
Red
alcohol
13.00 %
Ltr.
0.75