Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Light-to-Medium-Bodied, Ethereal & Silky | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Silky, Fine-Grained & Polished | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Fresh, Vibrant & Granite-Driven Drive | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Subtle & Neutral (Aged in old neutral French oak foudres and barrels) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 94 pts
Wine Advocate 95 pts
- 94 Points - JamesSuckling.com: Perfumed aromas of lavender, rosemary, red cherries and red plums. Some clay and seaweed too. It’s medium-bodied, tight and focused with chalky, crunchy tannins and salty undertones. Bright, saline and youthful yet with the structure to age. About 50% whole-bunch fermentation. Drink or hold.
- 95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The David & Nadia 2024 Swartland Grenache Noir reflects a focused commitment to Grenache, inspired by high-altitude expressions such as Gredos in Spain with granitic soils. Sourced primarily from granite mountain vineyards, the wine sees about one month on skins with 50% whole-bunch fruit, gentle foot treading and gravity handling with infusions rather than pump-overs. Partial carbonic character adds lift, while aging occurs in concrete and older 500-liter barrels. Violet and lavender aromatics rise above a fresh and lively core, with precision and fine focus defining the palate.
- Dry-Farmed Paardeberg Granite Terroir: Sourced mainly from dry-land farmed organic vineyards in the Paardeberg mountain section of the Swartland. The decomposed granite soils confer incredible floral fragrance, crunchy red fruit energy, and a distinctive chalky mineral spine.
- Low-Intervention Vinification: Hand-harvested early to maintain natural acidity and moderate alcohol, fermented with partial whole clusters using wild yeasts, and aged in neutral wooden vessels. This natural approach showcases the true varietal nuance of South African Grenache Noir.
Highlights
- 100% Grenache Noir harvested from dry-farmed granite vineyards in Swartland, South Africa.
- A vibrant, aromatic 2024 release bursting with wild red currants, pomegranate, rose petals, fynbos, and white pepper.
- Crafted by David & Nadia, offering 6 to 12+ years of graceful cellar potential.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Pale translucent ruby with vibrant pink-crimson reflections at the rim.
- Nose: Fragrant, lifted, and ethereal. It opens with aromas of wild red currants, fresh pomegranate, and wild strawberries, accompanied by crushed rose petals, dried fynbos herbs, and crushed granite.
- Palate: Dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and silky. The entry delivers a pure wave of bright red fruit that glides across a crystalline mid-palate, held together by fine-grained tannins and energetic acidity into a long, saline mineral finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 13–15°C to highlight its fresh red fruit purity and delicate floral aromatics.
- Decanting: A brief 20-to-30 minute aeration is recommended if enjoying young. Best enjoyed now through 2036+.
- Western Pairing: Pan-seared duck breast, roasted pork loin with herbs, grilled salmon, or wild mushroom risotto.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Soy-sauce chicken, Taiwanese braised pork belly, or Cantonese roast goose.
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