Strange Kompanjie Cinsault

Bottle notes

What’s this then? SKU is a casual band of happy ferments. A circus tent of the Cape’s stranger grapes and blends.

SKU champion the unfashionable, experiment with the known and express the found before it gets lost. Mistakes are likely, fun certain. Welcome to Strange Kompanjie, a Kultivar Club for the Underdog.

From mature, unirrigated bush vines in Paarl, this old dame is remarkably light on her feet. Inestimably life-affirming and quaffable it is a pure joy to drink.

Vineyards

28 year old, dry grown bush vine Cinsault from organically farmed blocks.

Vinification

After harvesting, the grapes are brought to Wildeberg where roughly 30% of the fruit is carbonically macerated due to some whole bunch material in the press. The juice is then allowed to ferment naturally in older French oak. A natural wine with no fining or filtration and very low sulphur levels.

Tasting Notes

The nose is alluringly bright with aromas of fresh strawberry, juicy cherry and crunchy red fruit. The palate reflects these with vibrant, tangy berry fruit, fresh acidity and gently mineral notes which marry together with delicate finesse.

Great lightly chilled with Mediterranean dishes, chargrilled veg, pan fried shrimp or Asian inspired dishes.

Bottle notes

Country: South Africa

Region: Paarl   

Grape: Cinsault

Alcohol: 13% Vol

Certification: Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian