David & Nadia

Grenache, Swartland, 2021

Name: Grenache, Swartland
Brand: David & Nadia
Price: 194.42 GBP

94/100

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2021
75cl
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£28.40
2021
6x75cl
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£170.42
2021
1.5L
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£64.81
2021
3x1.5L
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£194.42

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Grenache noir (38%), Syrah (36%), Cinsault (10%), Carignan (9%) and Pinotage (7%). This Grenache noir based blend was produced from grapes from 12 different vineyards harvested in 16 lots. The 2020 vintage again includes a portion of wine that was fermented and matured in a concrete vessel – both Grenache and Syrah. Along with the concrete vessels, the wine was also matured in old 500L neutral French oak barrels and a 4,100 L foudre (Pinotage). The Elpidios is produced in similar fashion to the main Grenache noir in terms of long, gentle extraction, the use of 50% (on average) whole bunches and then pressed off. After bottling, the wine was aged in bottle for 18 months before release. This vintage is again based on grapes grown in granite soils from the Paardeberg, blended with structured shale/schists from the east, clay rich soils from the north and iron rich soils from the west.

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Critic Reviews

94/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2021 Grenache Noir comes from five vineyards with younger vines than the Chenin, mainly planted in the early 2000s that oblige two green harvests. Sixty percent is fermented and matured in concrete and using 60% whole bunch. The bouquet is very well defined and transparent; red cherries intermingle with raspberry and slate-like scents. The palate is well-balanced with fine tannins and superb acidity. Fine, bitter cherry notes towards the finish fan out wonderfull; this is a top-notch Grenache.

drinking window 2023 - 2040

date of review 09/2022

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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.