Elpidios, Swartland
    David & Nadia

    Elpidios, Swartland, 2019

    93/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2019

      75cl

      DP

      £28.92

    2. 2019

      6x75cl

      DP

      £173.53

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A blend of 38% Grenache Noir, 36% Syrah, 10% Pinotage, 9% Carignan and 7% Cinsault. One Syrah component aged in concrete and this year some concrete was introduced to the Grenache too. The rest of the components are vinified and aged in foudre and used 500L barrels. Silky, bilberry and damson fruits – red fruit focused with some spice and herbal undertones. Wild strawberry. A real shape shifter, the Elpidios evolves and offers up new nuances and faces with time in the glass. Sumptuous but not rich, silky but with a bright core. Super refined. Perhaps the cuvee that has seen the most dramatic improvement over the past few years.

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    Critic Reviews

    93/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2019 Elpidios presents a beautifully defined nose of Bing cherry, boysenberry and raspberry preserve, touches of sous-bois and Provençal herbs developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied, with the Grenache firmly in the driving seat (38% of the blend), delivering touches of clove and white pepper and a persistent, caressing, fleshy finish that lingers. Excellent.
    drinking window 2022 - 2037
    date of review 11/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    South Africa
    Region:
    Swartland
    Appellation:
    Swartland
    Producer:
    David & Nadia
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Blend
    abv:
    14%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.