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Spice Route Swartland Grenache

Spice Route Swartland Grenache 2021

A vibrant Red wine with lifted red berry fruit, a hint of white pepper, and silky tannins

South Africa

Red,Dry

Grenache

£16.90
Taxes included.

Spice Route Swartland Grenache from Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa, is a vibrant Red still dry wine crafted from 100% Grenache grapes. Hand-picked grapes are fermented in open concrete fermenters with manual punch downs, then matured for 16 months in old French oak barrels. This elegant and restrained Grenache offers lifted aromas of red berry fruit, white pepper, and cardamom. The palate is juicy with bright fruit and subtle spice notes, leading to a silky texture and supple tannins. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb or mature hard cheeses. This wine is certified vegan, vegetarian, and organic.

75.0CL , 14.0% ABV

Vinification

The hand-picked grapes were fermented in open concrete fermenters with manual punch downs, before they were gently pressed and transferred to old French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine then spent 16 months maturing in barrel prior to bottling.

Flavour profile

This elegant Grenache from Swartland offers lifted aromas of vibrant red berry fruit, white pepper, and cardamom. The palate is juicy and bright, balanced by subtle spice notes, leading to a silky texture and supple tannins. It's a restrained yet flavourful red wine.

Serving recommendation

Serve at 14-16°C; decant for 30 minutes to allow its vibrant aromas to unfold.

Food pairings
  • Lamb
  • Pork
  • Poultry
  • Mature and hard cheese

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