Grenache

Pairs well with game birds, slow roast pork or lamb, lamb and beef stews, lamb shanks and strong cheeses.

The wine was barrel matured for 10 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels.

Only a small batch of 4 tons was produced in an open fermenter. Half the grapes were destemmed and the other half was whole bunch with gentle crushing-foot stomping by the cellar team. Fermentation took place with selected Rhône yeast strains at 22-26°C. Punch downs were done only twice a day.

Strandveld Vineyards lies between Elim and Cape Agulhas, just 9km from the sea, shaped by strong winds, cool temperatures, and a maritime climate. Its unique terroir of coastal conditions and diverse soils gives the wines their distinctive character. Inspired by early explorers, the vineyards were established in 2001 by pioneers drawn to this rugged, promising landscape.