2019 Naudé, Grenache
Western Cape,South Africa,
£40.49
Bottle size: 75cl,
In stock
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“For many years Ian worked with Bordeaux style varietals, until Rosa Kruger found this amazing vineyard of Grenache from Agter-Paardeberg. However, after only one vintage (2014) with this block, he lost it until 2019.
Ian says “”I was excited to put my hands on this Grenache again and just like the 2014 – vintage, my main intention was to move away from those typical heavy/fruit/barnyard style Grenache.
Many visits to the vineyard and picking at the ripeness that would make a lighter Grenache
Description
The 2019 Naudé Grenache comes from a standout block in Agter-Paardeberg, South Africa, known for its unique character. With minimal intervention in the winemaking process, this wine evolves with each vintage. The nose reveals floral notes, wild strawberry, fragrant spices, and an earthy, meaty depth. On the palate, it offers rich red and dark berry flavors, with peppery spice and subtle hints of leather and tobacco. The wine is well-balanced with good acidity and tannins, making it both approachable now and capable of further development.
Reviews
Greg Sherwood 95
From a spectacular block in Agter-Paardeberg, this Grenache has a mind and a life of its own. With minimal intervention throughout, this petulant child has been rapidly evolving with it s own ideas of where it s going. It seems to grow in complexity and interest all the time, and is now showing a floral nose, wild strawberry, fragrant spice and an earthy, meaty intensity. [Greg Sherwood, 01/01/2023]
JancisRobinson.com 17.5/20
[Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2023]
Platter’s 93
[Platter’s, 01/01/2023]
Producer Profile
Ian Naudé’s wines are unlike anything else.
His range of wines are made up of esoteric pockets of old and new vines that tell a story about South African heritage. He did so fearlessly, believing that South African wine, if made honestly, and without compromise can come to rival the finest wines in the world. And slowly the international wine cognoscenti have started believing it too, as demonstrated by their rave reviews year-on-year.
