WILDEBERG DYE BLEEDING SKIN CONTACT GRENACHE GRIS

Bottle notes

Fabulous new orange/rosé wine from Wildeberg.  Amphora aged Grenache Gris, from Paarl and fermented on skins and the result is a beautiful combination of energy and attitude. The ceramic portion makes up 75% of the blend with the remaining 25% coming from used oak. The way the Grenache Gris has slowly leached it’s inherent ‘pinkness’ into this wine gave us the cue to the name - it really is the vinous equivalent of popping your new red sock in with your white wash. You might be tempted to call this a rosé but it would have them fainting overboard or choking on their Niçoise down on the French Riviera – I’m not sure it needs a ‘label’, it’s for anyone interested in fantastic winemaking and those wanting to awaken the taste buds that don’t normally see as much action!

It really is good, its clean and fresh with just a touch of grip from the skin contact making it a really good food wine. Tried tonight with some barbecued pork rib eyes with jersey royals and asparagus-great match! Very limited quantity only 640 bottles for the uk !

Details

Country: South Africa

Region: Paarl

Type: Orange

Volume: 75CL

Grape Variety: Grenache Gris

Classification: Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian