Lisa Grenache

A true soulmate to Melanzana Parmigiana.

Sutherland Vineyards is situated just 9 kms off the Atlantic Ocean with altitudes of 140 to 250 meters above sea level. The cool maritime climate allows for slower ripening than in other Cape Wineland areas producing wines with vibrant concentrated fruit flavours and an elegant minerality. All Sutherland wines are bottled and produced at the estate in Stellenbosch.

Wet, cool climate conditions allowed replenishment of water reserves and slow ripening period. Despite the smaller yields, the harvest season produced outstanding quality berries resulting in great wines with respectable aging potential. The flavours and fruit concentration are particularly evident, as the red cultivars achieved ultimate alcohol and sugar levels.

Submerged cap fermentation provides a complex wine, structured wine which is aged for 18 months in 10-year-old red wine barrels. One racking is applied before the wine is fined and bottled.

Since planting Grenache on two unique sites on our Sutherland farm it has been Gyles Webb’s goal to produce a wine that would reflect its origin, precise vine management, a benchmark Grenache. Both vineyards are planted in Bokkeveld shale, the crop is reduced to one bunch per bearer with the bunches having their “tips and shoulders” removed to produce smaller berries and a bunch that fits into the palm of one’s hand.