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Swartland Winery Winemakers Collection Granite Rock Blend Red 2020
£156.08
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12 bottle(s) at £13.01 per bottle.
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ZHD5601220A
Swartland Winery Winemakers Collection Granite Rock Blend Red 2020
- Grapes Shiraz 50%, Grenache Noir 19%, Mourvèdre 16%, Cinsault 12%, Carignan 3%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Swartland
- Abv 14 %
- Contans sulfites Yes
- Organic No
- Vegan Yes
- Vegetarian Yes
- Case size 12 / 75cl
- Winemaker Marius Prins
- Closure Screwcap
- Ripe mulberry and raspberry flavours with a hint of spice are complemented by soft,
rounded tannins and a smooth finish.
The Winemaker's Collection is an expression of Swartland's finest terroir. These wines are crafted using carefully sourced grapes from site specific vineyards and are planted in granite rich soils expertly suited to the cultivation of Rhône varieties. The average temperature range is from 25°C to 35°C and the area has an annual rainfall of 450mm and 600mm, but the altitude of these vineyards creates a cool oasis in this arid landscape. Minimal intervention and environmentally friendly farming practices are paramount. 80% of the vineyards are small bush vines with an average yield of six tonnes per hectare; the quality of fruit is exceptional.
Big open skies, arid deserts, the vast flowing landscape, with its unforgiving climate and rugged bush vines, this is wild country, this is Swartland. The contrast with manicured Constantia and oh-so-cool Stellenbosch couldn't be greater. But right now, Swartland is the most exciting wine region in South Africa. A new wave of winemakers are making ground-breaking wines from Rhône varietals and it is part of a revolution that has got everybody talking. The Swartland Winery is producing iconic and award-winning wines in this fashionable and dynamic region, so we have joined forces with them to create a unique, distinctive and expressive wine range that has been masterfully blended for the UK palate. They are a WIETA compliant producer, committing to ethical trade and as advocates of the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) code, they manage their vineyards limiting the use of herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. We think something this good, is definitely worth talking about!
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