DMZ Grenache Noir

Grenache Noir grapes, sourced from the Estate, are whole bunch fermented with the aid of natural vineyard yeast, in concrete Nomblots over a period of 3 weeks, while only receiving gentle pump overs and delastage before receiving maturation of 8-10 months in 500L French Oak barrels before blending and bottling.

These vineyards are situated on the farm DeMorgenzon in the Stellenbosch Kloof. Soils are mostly weathered granite which gives the resultant wines a natural exuberance and youthful vigour. The trellised vineyards are managed to ensure natural high acidity and full flavour concentration. Grenache vineyards are planted on warmer sites with poorer soils with high clay percentages. A mild but wet winter ensured optimal soil conditions moving into the growing season. A relatively cool spring, interspersed with some rain, led to a delayed bud break and in some isolated instances uneven flowering. Warm weather in January helped alleviate any early season unevenness.