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Olifantsberg Breedekloof Carignan 2019
Olifantsberg Breedekloof Carignan 2019
- Grapes Carignan 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Breedekloof
- Abv 13.5 %
- Contans sulfites Yes
- Organic No
- Vegan Yes
- Vegetarian Yes
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Elizma Visser
- Closure Diam
- A complex expression of Carignan with notes of cured meat, spice, bay leaves and aniseed leading to dried cranberry and pomegranate flavours. Fresh on entry, with vibrant tannins and an elegant finish.
The vineyard is located on the slopes of the Olifantsberg Mountain Range, where it endures vast diurnal temperature differences and strong winds. The grapes for this wine are from 100% bush vines grown on soils with a high percentage of shale and quartz. This is the farm's rockiest vineyard and is planted 350 metres above sea level. The vines are densely planted and endure an arid and tough microclimate due to the high amount of rocks in the soil. The combination of rocky soils and high-density planting results in competition between the vines and, in turn, deeper root systems. The deep root systems enable the vine to develop a good buffer during drought. The rocky soils also add more stress, so the vines deliver tiny berries with concentrated fruit, a good body and fresh acidity.
Price | £99.99 |
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Country | South Africa |
Vintage | 2019 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflects the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. They hold the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) certification for sustainability. The team are fully committed to understanding their terroir and managing their natural resources through conservation, which adds to the singularity of their wines. The unique terroir, combined with Breede-shale, Renosterveld and sandstone soils, constant winds and elevation, produces concentrated fruit that winemaker Elizma Visser translates into elegant, fresh and age-worthy wines. In Tim Atkin’s 2021 South Africa Report, Elizma was awarded the prestigious Young Winemaker of the Year Award. |
On Sale | £90.26 |