Natte Valleij 'Coastal' Cinsault 2021
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- TASTING NOTE: "From five dryland bush vine parcels, ranging in age from 14 to 50 years, the grapes are wild fermented, then aged in concrete eggs, foudres and barrels for a year. Tangy, fresh and enlivening this is awash with orange-citrus notes, with paper-fine tannins supporting radiant fruit. This is a holiday wine – the kind you want to sip as you watch the sun dip into the sea. (Drink between 2024-2028)" - 94 points, Malu Lambert, Decanter
- ABOUT THE WINE: "Cinsault has become synonymous with Natte Valleij Wines. The father to our national varietal Pinotage and once stalwart red varietal of the industry, Cinsault has since fallen into obscurity. Affectionately still called Hermitage by the many old timers. This is our Coastal blend, a multi-regional extravagance, based on 5 dryland bush vines ranging in age from 50-14 years. Fermented naturally and aged for 12 months in a variety of concrete egg, foudre and barrel. Oodles of depth and bright-eyed energy, it's like the bar down the street being gate crashed by your local rugby team and you're lucky enough to be there, you know it's going to be fun!" - Natte Valleij
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: The historic farm of Natte Valleij Wines is set on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, just outside of Stellenbosch. It oozes a sense of history, with its homestead, old wine cellars, brandy stills, mature gardens, ancient trees, pergolas, ponds and all surrounded by lime-washed walls. Bought by the Milner Family in 1969 as a run down winery that had not produced wine since the 50’s. Our grandfather, Sir Mordaunt Milner a famed South African horse breeder, felt Natte Valleij ideal for pursuing his passion of equine brilliance. It would breed some of South Africa’s finest racehorses for 30 years. It was in 2005, that the horses were led out and the barrels rolled back into the 300-year-old winery and once again the sounds of wine were back. Winemaking is spear headed by youngest son, Alexander Milner, now 3rd generation Milner on Natte Valleij. He started in 2005, After graduating as a qualified winemaker from Stellenbosch University, he was determined to return Natte Valleij to an epitome of classic South African wine. Focusing primarily on Cinsault, Alexander’s passion is seeking out forgotten patches of old dry-land bush vines that he felt would offer exceptional quality and interest. “These old vines have always fascinated me by their dogged persistence to exist.” We hope our wines speak louder than words in expressing the dynamic Cape. Our philosophy at Natte Valleij Wines is simple, respect the soil, the vine and the wine, with minimal interference and pretence. Guiding beautiful grapes into character full wines -preserving the intrinsic link between bottle and grape.
- COUNTRY: South Africa
- REGION: Coastal Region
- VARIETAL: Cinsault
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Alexander Milner
- CLASSIFICATION: Minimal Intervention, Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 12.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
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