David & Nadia: Grenache 2022

David & Nadia: Grenache 2022

Grenache 100%
rød, tør
13,0% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2024–2035
saftig
silkeblød og aromatisk
Lobenberg: 95/100
Tim Atkin: 94/100
Suckling: 94/100
Parker: 93+/100
Decanter: 93/20
Sydafrika, Swartland
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Grenache 2022

95
/100

Den rene Grenache kommer fra fire gamle Swartland-vinmarker, størstedelen fra en granitskråning på Paardeberg og et sted nord for Malmesbury. 60 procent er gæret forsigtigt som hele druer og derefter modnet i 2700 liters betontanke, resten i brugte, neutrale 500 liters franske egetræsfade. Der blev produceret mindre end 7500 flasker af denne usædvanligt vellykkede vin. En stenet, mineralsk næse med rige jordbær og æteriske urtenoter, hele druen sender sine hilsner. Jern og blod i munden, røde kirsebær og hindbær, lys helbredende jord. Tørrede blomster i eftersmagen, fuld af frugt og energi, med fint polerede og raffinerede tanniner. Denne Grenache er absolut stimulerende at drikke og en berusende levende oplevelse. 95/100

94
/100

Tim Atkin om: Grenache

"The 2022 vintage humbled us," says David Sadie, but brilliant winemakers shine in adversity. This scented, refined, very lightly wooded Grenache has lots of granite-derived freshness and minerality, red cherry, raspberry and pomegranate flavours and succulent, textured tannins. 2023-30 94/100

94
/100

Suckling om: Grenache

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. 94/100

93+
/100

Parker om: Grenache

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. 93+/100

93
/20

Decanter om: Grenache

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.

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David & Nadia

David Sadie og hans kone Nadia mødtes, da de studerede ønologi og vinmanagement sammen på universitetet i Stellenbosch. David er født i Swartland og er fjernt beslægtet med Sydafrikas vinsuperstjerne Eben Sadie (Sadie er oprindeligt et tyskfødt navn).

Grenache 2022