Vibrant purple hues in the glass. The aromatic intensity of the nose evokes nuances of sweet cranberries and a liberal dose of white pepper, so typical of cool climate Syrah. Full bodied on the palate, this Syrah is a marriage of sweet red fruit and blackberry pastilles, layered with white pepper and spice. The lingering finish shows good balance between fruit and oak.
Wine was made in an open fermenter with half whole clusters and half destalked, using the pneumatic punch-down method. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. Next, the wine was transferred to 2nd, 3d and 4th fill French Oak barrels for 12 months maturation prior to blending and bottling.
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins
De Grendel, meaning latch or lock in Dutch, is one of Cape Town’s oldest farms, stretching out over almost 330 hectares on the fynbos-covered slopes of the Tygerberg Hill in South Africa. The breathtaking view of Table Mountain from the farm, 350 meters above sea level, is arguably the best in the Cape winelands.
