Description
The 2020 Swerwer Touriga Nacional showcases a deep, dark color with a purple rim. Floral aromas of violets, wild thyme, and oriental spice lead into complex flavors of blueberry, plum, and black forest fruits. The wine has a succulent acidity and a velvety texture, with an elegant weight and a defined structure. A natural ferment and maturation in old oak barrels have preserved the grape’s natural high acidity and intense character, making this a beautifully balanced wine with uncompromising Touriga Nacional character.
Producer Profile
Swerwer Wines are produced by winemaker JC Wickens based in the Swartland winemaking region. Jasper is a young, passionate, fun-loving guy who isn’t afraid to do things a little differently. He can usually be found in his wine cellar working away with 80’s rock playing in the background. During his early winemaking days he used to ‘migrate’ from harvest to harvest in different winemaking regions in the world including the US, Spain & France. These frequent travels not only gave him invaluable winemaking experience but also earned him the nickname ‘Swerwer’ meaning Wanderer in Afrikaans.
Tasting Notes
Tim Atkin 91
[Tim Atkin, 10/03/2023]
Greg Sherwood NR
Deep, dark in colour with a red/purple rim. Rich aromas of juicy, fresh berry fruits and floral notes of violets and lavender fields. Complex flavours of blueberry and purple and black forest fruits with a dense palate and a bright, succulent fresh finish. It has the raw, tight tannic structure of a more natural approach. A wine that reveals the naked identity of Touriga Nacional with uncompromised character. [Greg Sherwood, 01/10/2021]
