Stellenbosch Grenache '24 Helderberg and wet soil evolve into

and wet soil evolve into a bright and balanced palate with a familiar savoury finish

a homage to the distillery which is a father and son collaboration

The flavours are citrussy and stonefruit forward

and (as if things weren't indulgent enough) a dark choc meringue cake to finish off 🤤

Especially so if it is this exceptional example of Chenin Blanc made by one of our favourite wine makers

Stellenbosch Grenache '24 Helderberg and wet soil evolve intoThis is Mick & Jeanine Cravens debut release of the Grenache bushvines they planted back in 2017 at the same Polkadraai Hills site as their cult wine, Pinot Gris. Keeping true to their style, grapes were harvested early for freshness and lower alcohol. They were then destemmed and fermented whole in open top stainless steel fermenters. Gentle pumpovers or punchdowns were done 1 2 times per day for the duration of fermentation before finally being aged