Scions of Sinai 'Gramadoelas' Grenache Blanc 2019
South Africa
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DESCRIPTION
Tiny production, sustainable, single vineyard Grenache Blanc.
The lowdown:
Made by Bernhard Bredell, a rising star in South African winemaking, with a very much sustainable, low intervention approach who, in his description, 'guides' rather than makes the wine in the winery, preserving a sense of place in the wine. The tiny 0.5 hectare Grenache Blanc vineyard is located, essentially, in the middle of nowhere (Gramadoelas is an African expression for 'middle of nowhere') out in the Klein Karoo far to the east of the Western Cape where it is dry and arid with shale and schist soils. But, the grapes here turn out fresh and refined; elegant. Aromas of citrus and white flowers lead onto a textural and soft palate with stone fruits and minerally notes and touches of spice backed by fresh, balanced acidity. Only 576 bottles made. 92/100 - Tim Atkin MW
When to drink:
Drinking wonderfully now and would work with shellfish and white fish as well as lighter white meat dishes.
Organic
PRODUCER
Scions of Sinai
Located in Stellenbosch's Lower Helderberg, Scions of Sinai was founded by Bernhard Bredell in 2016. Having grown up on a wine farm and subsequently working in wineries in both France and Spain, Bredell has always felt the desire to give back to his roots. He focuses on using natural methods and minimal intervention in the cellar to ensure the wines maintain authenticity to the vines and their roots.
Why the name, "Scions of Sinai"? Scion, in biology, refers to the upper part of the vine or a young shoot. In old English, scion also means descendant. Sinai refers to Sinai Hill, the foothill of the lower Helderberg, where the Bredells have farmed with old dryland bush-vines for generations. From Sinai Hill, Bernhard sees both himself and his old bush-vines as the Scions of Sinai - descendants of this unique terroir.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Fruity, Bright Whites |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Grenache Blanc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Practising Organic |
| SKU | SC1919WN |
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