Feku Grenache Noir 2022 (750ml) Transylvania

Feku Grenache Noir 2022 (750ml) TransylvaniaWellington, Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaKelvin Feku is Alex Milner's (of Natte Valleij) assistant winemaker, and this is the first release under his own label. Kelvin arrived to South Africa from Zimbabwe as a refugee, and quickly became captivated and inspired by winemaking. This dryland Grenache comes from Wellington's malmesbury shale and glenrosa soils. The grapes were basket pressed and left undisturbed in foudre for 9 months. Pouring a

with seamless structure extending the finish so the fruit can linger

Les Roches Blanches is racier than many of its regal

with notes of smoky barbecue

Finishing on a stony note

This is especially apparent to us as we sit around the blending table

Concentrated ripe sweet fruit is complemented by roasted red and black fruit flavors and a smoky oak component

Winemaking

smooth finish with minimal tannins and red sauce friendly acidity

refreshing mouthfeel accentuates the fresh fruit flavor of citrus

but a mark of the vintage is this ability to take new oak very well

The wine's black fruit aromas are almost outshone by its candied lavender and loamy soil notes

Prototypical Southern Rhone nose of black fruit with orange zest and licorice