Twyfeling Cinsaut 2020
- Regular
- R265.00
- Member
- R238.50
- Varieties
- Cinsault
- Vintage
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington
- Alcohol
- 14.63%
- Bottle size
- 750 mL
- Description
The growing season began with a balmy spring which ensured both a successful budburst and flowering. A moderate summer than settled in bringing fine winds through the vineyards, which helped keep the vines fresh and disease-free. As a result the grapes had a longer ripening period on the vine whilst producing wines that are fresh and lively with moderate alcohol levels.
- Eyes
Deep plum centre with purple rim.
- Nose
Lovely fresh berry flavours with hints of tobacco, spice and savoury notes.
- Mouth
Luscious and concentrated although of medium body. A bold wine with an elegant structure.
- Body
light
- Winemaking Notes
This is our humble (and modern) take on what a Wellington bush vine Cinsaut could look like. The vineyard is harvested in 3 components, picked only days apart. The grapes are hand sorted, de-stemmed and slightly crushed. Spontaneous fermentation is facilitated with daily punch downs and pump overs. A total of 10% of the wine fermented as a whole bunch component and 10% with stem contact to add freshness and complexity. The wine spent extended time on the skins after fermentation. Followed by a 12 month maturation period in 225L and 500L French oak barrels. The 2020 vintage saw 10% new oak. Gently filtered.
- Growing Conditions
Bush vine vineyard called “Hermitage-Kop” on Twyfeling, Bovlei valley. Planted in 2003 this is a Cinsaut heritage site on the farm, as the previous Cinsaut planting here was in 1964.
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