Heldervallei | Scions of Sinai

Cinsault is often seen as a workhorse grape in South Africa, but single vineyard, granite-soiled, maritime Cinsault is a very different beast. From a dry-farmed vineyard Bernhard’s uncle planted in 1988, Heldervallei combines tense red berry fruit with silky, concentrated blackcurrant and red plum, and a twist of tarragon on the finish.

Region:

Coastal Region

Appellation:

Stellenbosch

Variety / Blend:

Cinsault:

Climate:

Maritime

Soils:

Decomposed quart-rich granite and shallow clay

Farming:

Practicing organic

Altitude:

Fermentation:

30% wholecluster, 70% destemmed in open top neutral oak barrels

Ageing:

10 months on fine lees in old 400 and 225 litre oak barrels