Grenache

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

Nestled between Elim and Cape Agulhas and just 9km from the sea lies the secluded Strandveld Vineyards. This wind-swept winery derives its name from the belt of land which spans the tempestuous tip of Africa’s southernmost coastline. At almost 35 degrees below the equator this part of our fair Cape is characterised by severe winds billowing mist and below average temperatures. A unique combination of maritime climate alternating sites and diverse soil types work together to create the terroir which distinguishes the wines of Strandveld Vineyards. It was in 1488 that Bartholomeu Diaz and his team of Portuguese sailors first laid eyes on this corner of the continent. Centuries later similarly intrepid explorers in their infinite wisdom realised the potential such a richness of environment could produce. Inspired by these individuals it was in 2001 that a group of enthusiastic wine lovers turned to the original navigation maps to seek out potential new vineyard sites equally undeterred by the fierce storms and blustering gales that now give rise to the characteristic grapes and consequentially distinctive Strandveld Vineyards wines.

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.