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Swartberg Wingerde Holism Garnacha 2023

Swartberg Wingerde

657 (2023)

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2023 / Piekenierskloof / South Africa

Grenache / 13% / sustainable

I have to be honest - I sometimes struggle with straight Grenache.  I don't know why, but it's just not really my thing.  So I was really very pleasantly surprised when I tasted this wine.  From the Piekenierskloof region (about 50km north of Swartland) - apparently the new star region for top wines - this is made by Rudiger Gretschel (winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof and cellar master at Reyneke) from old bush vines planted at 600m altitude.  Rather than a full on turbo charged Grenache, this is a more elegant, aromatic wine, full of silky red fruits (wild strawberry, red cherry) with a rose petal hint and plenty of attractive savouriness.  It's fresh with crunchy acidity and silky tannins, finishing long with a subtle spiciness.  Almost Pinot Noir-esque, which is perhaps why I like it so much.  Top stuff.


Collections: New In, Red

Category: new, Smooth red, South Africa, Vegan, Vegetarian

Type: Red wine

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