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fifteen + 1 2011
fifteen + 1 2011
750ml
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A 2011 Western Cape blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Grenache blanc, Rousanne, Clairette, Chenin, Viognier, Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot and Pinotage.
The Story:
The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in Southern Rhone, France, are made from predominantly Grenache blended with other red and white wines. I decided to try a blend of red wine and whites, so in June 2011 I made a blend of red wines from the Swartland including Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre.
After many trial blends I decided to blend some white wines and we blended bits of Grenache blanc, Rousanne, Clairette, Chenin, Viognier, Pinot noir and Chardonnay. The wine went back to barrel and 6 months later I was at it again and 6 months later again. And so the blending process continued. Bits of this and bits of that.
Finally, purely on taste, I added some Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot and Pinotage and ended up with 16 components in the wine. So you could say that this is a journey of my palate in 18 months. I will never be able to repeat this wine. It is fabulous and a once-off. Enjoy it!
Information
Varietals: Syrah , Grenache Noir, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Chenin blanc, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinotage
Vintage: 2011
Region: Western Cape
Technical Analysis
Closure: Natural Cork
Vegan: TRUE
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