Brutal! Red | Mother Rock Wines

An unconventional red made with Cinsault juice pressed onto dried Carignan skins, resulting in a bright, juicy wine that combines red currant and cranberry with savoury herbal notes. Chill it down and try not to drink it too quickly…

Region:

Coastal Region

Appellation:

Swartland

Variety / Blend:

Cinsault:

Climate:

Mediterranean

Soils:

Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shale, Koffie Klip and clay

Farming:

Practicing organic

Altitude:

Fermentation:

Pressed onto dry Carignan skins, 30 degree ferment in stainless steel

Ageing:

10 days on skins post-ferment, 11 months on gross lees in old French oak