Sutherland Grenache 2023
Bright red cherry and raspberry aromas lead on the nose, supported by subtle hints of white pepper and dried herbs. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a pure, linear fruit profile. A clean, precise finish reflects the cool Elgin climate.
Food Pairing
Perfect with herb-roasted lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, or a mushroom and thyme risotto.
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R220.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Grenache - Clones GR136 |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Mgt |
| Soil type | Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted 2006 |
| Plant density | 2353 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur |
| Yield | 10.47 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields but also ensured outstanding quality. |
| Picking date | 2 - 14 February 2023 |
| Grape sugar | 24.5°B |
| Acidity | 5.9 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.27 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | IMelody / Alchemy 4 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 28 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, pumped into stainless steel tanks, punch downs being done twice a day, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. |
| Wood Maturation | 10 months in older barrels. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 4.0 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.33 |
| Total acid | 6.2 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.5 % |
The Current Range
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2024
Sutherland Chardonnay 2023
Sutherland Riesling 2026
Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2026
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2023
Sutherland Grenache 2023
Sutherland Syrah 2022
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2021
Sutherland Lisa Grenache 2021
Sutherland Emily Petit Verdot 2022
Sutherland Sarah Red 2020
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