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Olifantsberg Grenache Noir 2022

R299.00

Region: Breedekloof

Tasting note:

‘More Spanish than French in style according to Elimza Visser, Olifantsberg’s Grenache is another impressive bottling from this increasingly impressive Breedekloof winery. Fermented with 30% whole clusters before ageing in older barrels, it partners rose petal and fynbos aromas with a palate of cranberry, raspberry and pomegranate, understated oak and a backdrop of savoury tannins. 2024-30’ – Tim Atkin MW, 2023

 

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Owned by Paul and Corine Leeuwerick, the Olifantsberg vineyards and winery are located on the fertile slopes of the Brandwacht Mountain Range – more specifically, on the slopes of the Olifantsberg mountain overlooking the Breedekloof valley. The vineyards are planted in shale Resnosterveld with soils ranging from schist to slate types, and influenced by big diurnal temperature swings and strong winds at altitudes ranging from 250m to 450m above sea level. During winter, the mountain peaks are covered in snow, keeping the vines dormant for longer and in summer the constant winds have a cooling effect on the vines. This helps to ensure slow ripening of the grapes and contributes to fresh and elegant wines.

Their Grenache noir is grown as echalas vines (vine-to-post) on clay-shale rich soil with a high component of quartz rock. A high density planting resulting in very concentrated fruit in this mountainous vineyard site. By selecting the three major Grenache clones we have enhanced our natural complexity.