David & Nadia Wines
Swartland Red Wine 'Elpidios'
Swartland Red Wine 'Elpidios', David & Nadia Sadie
38% Grenache Noir, 36% Syrah, 10% Pinotage (they no longer make a varietal Pinotage, alas), 9% Carignan, 7% Cinsault. Made in similar fashion than to their main Grenache in terms of long, gentle extraction, the use of 50% on average whole bunches, pressed off and matured partially in bigger format vertical foudre and old 500 L neutral French oak barrels. Matured for a year before bottling and then matured in bottle for 18 months before release.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Blend - Swartland
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | ZA-DNS-04-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous Media
Score
93
Date
2021-12-01