Vriesenhof
Grenache
Grenache from Piekenierskloof, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Vriesenhof
Vriesenhof has a history dating back to the early eighteen century where its south facing slopes are perfectly positioned to produce wines of a fine character. The estate has plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Pinotage and small block of Pinot Noir. You’ll find it between the Helderberg and Stellenbosch mountains amidst the Paradyskloof Valley. Three ranges of superb wines are produced including the labels of Vriesenhof Talana Hill and Paradyskloof. Jan Boland Coetzee is the wine maker of the estate and he has ensured that the position of each variety is planted in the ideal position.
Description
The 2020 Oudam Grenache may achieve just this with its confectionary, talc powder and dried cherry aromatics. There are comforting shades of caramel, tobacco pouch and oak spice too, conjuring (for this taster) a sensation of rail transport in a leather-paneled booth, hurtling through the crisp Karoo under cover of darkness. Well annealed, inviting tannins coat the palate in fine-grained luxury inviting sip after sip, much like one would a single malt. There’s just so much going on. Not for the absent minded or taster with a short attention span. Rather savour this relic of the Cape’s viticultural riches around a fire, friends at the side and prepare to go deep.
Food Pairing
Pork belly and lamb. Both savoury and sweet elements can be used in the food.
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