- 100% Grenache
- Sourced from 5 vineyards, with the core a vineyard from the Paardeberg planted in the early 2000’s, a Paardeberg vineyard, recently planted on the north-eastern side of the Langkloof valley, overlooking the Aprilskloof, a 2016 planted vineyard in schist of the Kasteelberg, and a vineyard north of Malmesbury
- Hand harvested over 12 different pickings
- Juice was kept on the skins for four weeks pre-/during fermentation and 60% whole bunches were used
- 45% the wine was fermented and matured in concrete
- One punch down per day was done resulting in minimal and gentle extraction
- Pressed off and matured in old 500L neutral French oak barrels as well as a 2,700L concrete vessel for 12 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Grenache
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-03-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-10-23
"Beautifully fragrant with notes of lavender, rosemary and wild strawberries, plus paprika spice. It,s medium-bodied, sleek and elegant, with fine and peppery tannins and a deliciously fresh finish. Drink now or hold."
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2025-07-31
"A gentle, mellow Grenache in a contemporary mould (note the alcohol), this is pale, pretty and utterly charming, with lots of raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruit, complemented by redcurrant jelly, pomegranate juice and a twist of orange zest and earthy spice. Just so very moreish, this is a convincing example of how well Grenache suits the Swartland, and would likely find favour with both new-wave Rhône and southern hemisphere Pinot Noir fans. Fruit from four different Swartland vineyards was given a long, gentle extraction and fermented with 60% whole bunches, then matured in concrete and old 500-litre barrels. Serve lightly chilled to experience it at its best."
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2023-12-29
"Beginning with a floral and red-fruited nose, the 2022 Grenache Noir offers notes of raspberry and dusty plum with a delightful floral lift from whole cluster. Medium-bodied, the palate is succulent and fresh, offering a lingering tannic edge before a soft herbal flavor creeps into the long, red-fruited finish. There,s a touch of reduction on the aftertaste. Enjoy with food."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Grenache Noir comes from five parcels on granitic soils, made using 60% whole bunches between 3 and 5 weeks on the skin, matured in concrete vats and 500-liter used oak barrels. It has a lively bouquet with red cherries, cranberry, rosemary and thyme, and touches of earthenware. The medium-bodied palate has sappy red fruit, gentle grip and a keen line of acidity with sour cherry, crushed strawberry and earthy notes towards the finish. Drink over the next decade."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2023-10-24
"Very pale garnet. Sweet and pure on the nose. Light-bodied and fruity with very marked acidity at the moment and quite a lot of fine tannin giving the wine a savoury finish. Sappy and more complex and ambitious than many Grenaches, though like their other 2022s it needs more time in bottle.ÿ"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2024
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2026-02-26
"The David & Nadia 2024 Swartland Grenache Noir reflects a focused commitment to Grenache, inspired by high-altitude expressions such as Gredos in Spain with granitic soils. Sourced primarily from granite mountain vineyards, the wine sees about one month on skins with 50% whole-bunch fruit, gentle foot treading and gravity handling with infusions rather than pump-overs. Partial carbonic character adds lift, while aging occurs in concrete and older 500-liter barrels. Violet and lavender aromatics rise above a fresh and lively core, with precision and fine focus defining the palate."
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-12-22
"#74 Top 100 Wines of South Africa: A lovely nose of sliced strawberries, grated nutmeg, rose petal and baked raspberries. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Fresh with lovely berry character. Sturdy and bright. Herbal and floral complexity with a long, textural finish. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2022-08-01
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-01-24
Wine Advocate
Score
91+
Date
2022-12-30
"Red-fruited and mineral-driven, the 2021 Grenache Noir opens to fresh, red-spiced and floral essences in the glass. Medium-bodied, the wine is focused and food-friendly as it opens to a fleshy, just-ripe essence that will continue to deliver pleasure for years to come. The wine concludes with a brilliant mineral-laced finish."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-07-01
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5+
Date
2021-08-31
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2022-07-03