COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Fryer's Cove Vineyards
REGION
Cape West Coast
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fryer's Cove Grenache Cinsault 2022 is a red wine from the Bamboes Bay ward on South Africa's Cape West Coast, a region known for its maritime influence. The wine is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault, with vines averaging around 20 years old. Fryer's Cove is the sole vineyard in Bamboes Bay, with its cellar located in a repurposed fish processing factory, highlighting a unique connection to the coastal environment. The producer, Fryer's Cove Vineyards, is part of DGB, a South African wine and spirit producer focused on brand building and sustainability.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winery is in a former fish processing factory.
Fact 02
Uses ocean water for cooling to reduce carbon footprint.
Fact 03
Located in South Africa's smallest wine ward.
Fact 04
Slogan: 'Forged of the earth, Tempered by the sea'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fryer's Cove Grenache Cinsault 2022 is produced using grapes harvested separately in the early morning. Fermentation occurs in open-top tanks with gentle pump-overs three times daily to extract color, flavor, and supple tannins. The wine undergoes partial aging in used barrels. The winemaking facility is located in Bamboes Bay and utilizes ocean water for cooling as part of its sustainability efforts.
