Percheron, Cinsault Old Vines
Western Cape | South Africa
Bright, expressive and gently savoury on the nose. The palate bursts with fresh pomegranate, red cherry fruit and racy acidity.
Awards
2016 Vintage: IWC 2017 – Bronze
About the Producer
No irrigation is used on the vineyards and very little crop control is needed due to the age of the vines naturally restricting yield. All grapes are harvested by hand. The vines are mostly 40 year old bush vinese. The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall in summer months, tempered by cool afternoon breezes and the cold winters allowing the vines to rest and to build up reserves. All grapes are picked by hand at optimal phenolic ripeness. The result is a wine, in which red fruit dominates and which is full of juiciness.
Food Pairing
Delicious slightly chilled, this Cinsault’s bright, earthy notes and acidity marries beautifully with Asian duck dishes, pork belly, stir-fried beef and indeed carpaccio of tuna, beef or game.
£10.50
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Fun Fact
In the farthest flung corners of the Cape lie gnarly, old, national treasures – ancient vines once farmed with Percheron draft horses, both now a rare breed.
Details
| Place of Origin | Western Cape, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Size & ABV | 75.0cl | 14.0% |
| Grape Variety | Cinsault |
| Vegan? | Yes |
