Elpidios, Swartland
    David & Nadia

    Elpidios, Swartland, 2020

    93+/100
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    92/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £172.73

    2. 2020

      3x1.5L

      DP

      £196.73

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The 2021 vintage consists of five Grenache noir vineyards, the core being a vineyard from the Paardeberg planted in the early 2000’s. Joining this vineyard is another Paardeberg vineyard, recently planted on the north-eastern side of the Langkloof valley, overlooking the Aprilskloof. Another addition is a 2016 planted vineyard in schist of the Kasteelberg. This vineyard was planted on terraces high up in the mountain. Finally, Grenache noir from a farm north of Malmesbury was also added, a vineyard we have been working with since 2012. Twelve different pickings were done from the five Grenache noir vineyards. A component (60%) of the wine was fermented and matured in concrete. Juice was kept on the skins for four weeks pre- /during fermentation and 60% whole bunches were used. One punch down per day was done resulting in minimal and gentle extraction. The wine was pressed off and matured in old 500 L neutral French oak barrels as well as a 2 700 L concrete vessel for a year.

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    Critic Reviews

    93+/100
    Anthony Mueller,
    Robert Parker Wine Advocate
    Composed of 38% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 9% Carignan and 7% Pinotage, the 2020 Elpidios comes from 12 different vineyards and was made from 50% whole-cluster fruit. On the nose, the wine offers soft herbal hints of mint and menthol with a delightful undertone of wild brush before swaying with a red-fruited nature and delicate dusty essence. Medium-bodied and with 13.5% alcohol, the wine is juicy and mineral on the palate and offers delightful herbal essences across the structured mid-palate. The wine glides to a delightfully minty finish that will remain food-friendly for over a decade. Give it at least one more year in the bottle, and decant for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
    drinking window 2023 - 2034
    date of review 12/2022
    92/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 Elpidios comes from 12 vineyards and is a Grenache-led blend with 50% whole bunch and a lighter extraction than the straight Grenache. Aromas of red cherries, crushed strawberry and rose petals on the nose with darker fruit mixed with Earl Grey notes emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite sappy and nicely balanced with gentle grip on the white pepper-tinged finish. Give this two or three years in bottle.
    drinking window 2024 - 2038
    date of review 09/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    South Africa
    Region:
    Swartland
    Appellation:
    Swartland
    Producer:
    David & Nadia
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Blend
    abv:
    13%

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