David & Nadia

Swartland Grenache

9.021 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Blind thought it was Pinot. Red fresh berries. #swartland

Blind thought it was Pinot. Red fresh berries. #swartland

Sep 5th, 2023
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.0

Mix of damp & dried rose petal floral notes, stones soil and graphite. Fruit is cherry edging towards kirsch with some almond paste and red liquorice.
Big soft and balanced palate full of buffered red cherry fruit and dried herbs.

Mix of damp & dried rose petal floral notes, stones soil and graphite. Fruit is cherry edging towards kirsch with some almond paste and red liquorice.
Big soft and balanced palate full of buffered red cherry fruit and dried herbs.

Sep 9th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Pale garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of macerated strawberries, cherry, sweet raspberry, spice; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium plus alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish , very good

Pale garnet; medium plus intensity aromas of macerated strawberries, cherry, sweet raspberry, spice; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium plus alcohol, medium minus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish , very good

Feb 19th, 2020
Adam Knoerzer

Boy, is this pretty. Dark red cherry with a damp rose petal and wood-kissed notes combine to form one delightful, crushable mass. More of this, please.

Boy, is this pretty. Dark red cherry with a damp rose petal and wood-kissed notes combine to form one delightful, crushable mass. More of this, please.

Feb 9th, 2020
Vanessa

This Swartland Grenache Noir was made in a reserved, elegant style. The pale ruby hue invokes a sense of delicacy and an ethereal nature. The aromas are bright and vibrant, with mostly red fruit, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, also rose water and fennel, with an unadulterated purity. Alcohol is 13.5% ABV. 😆

This Swartland Grenache Noir was made in a reserved, elegant style. The pale ruby hue invokes a sense of delicacy and an ethereal nature. The aromas are bright and vibrant, with mostly red fruit, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, also rose water and fennel, with an unadulterated purity. Alcohol is 13.5% ABV. 😆

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2023
Frank Artale

100% Grenache in light abv 13% package. Bright fruit plums red cherry spice with a sweet violet floral nose. Heavy amount of whole bunch ferment amd you know it here in a good way.

100% Grenache in light abv 13% package. Bright fruit plums red cherry spice with a sweet violet floral nose. Heavy amount of whole bunch ferment amd you know it here in a good way.

Jun 13th, 2024
Edward

2021 vintage poured in February, 2024 in South Africa. Light and bright with filet mignon. Very enjoyable.

2021 vintage poured in February, 2024 in South Africa. Light and bright with filet mignon. Very enjoyable.

Feb 27th, 2024
Seth Masterson

Freshly picked wild raspberries in a glass. A notably gorgeous ruby color.
Similar to proper lighter styles of Pinot Noir but lacks some of the greater depths and complexities.

Freshly picked wild raspberries in a glass. A notably gorgeous ruby color.
Similar to proper lighter styles of Pinot Noir but lacks some of the greater depths and complexities.

Jul 18th, 2023
Slater Richardson

Lite red, dry but lacking flavor. Good for a hot day.

Lite red, dry but lacking flavor. Good for a hot day.

Sep 8th, 2021
Brendan Baker

Very floral, red cherry, juicy, restrained alcohol (13.0) 👌

Very floral, red cherry, juicy, restrained alcohol (13.0) 👌

Aug 6th, 2020