Neil Ellis Piekenierskloof Grenache 2018

The nose has red cherries and strawberries with perfumed violet like aromas. A fresh palate with flavours of rasberries and strawberries leading into a balanced mid palate of fine textured tannins.

Enjoy with rack of lamb or pork belly.

variety : Grenache [ 100% Grenache ]

winery : Neil Ellis Wines

winemaker : Warren Ellis

wine of origin : Piekenierskloof

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.7 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

The discovery of the oldest Grenache vineyard in the country was made by Neil and yields a limited amount each year that has consistently produced award-winning Grenache since 2007.

in the vineyard : The Grenache was sourced from non-irrigated bush vines that were planted in the early 60’s in the mountain region of the Piekenierskloof. These vines have its own roots, meaning they were not grafted onto rootstock. The soils are Table Mountain Sandstone.

in the cellar :

Fermentation initiated in stainless tanks and underwent a series of punch downs before completion of fermentation and malolactic fermentation in the barrel. Aged for 14 months in 20% new, 20% 2nd fill and 60% older French puncheons of 500l capacity.

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