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  • Country ranking ?

    31
  • Producer ranking ?

    4
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    Now-2030
  • Food Pairing

    Grilled lamb, roasted duck & grilled halloumi

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The Story

Owner Johnathan Grieve employs a “posse” of ducks, which patrol the vineyard looking for and destroying snails, which eat the vines. The ducks are an eco-friendly way to avoid using harmful chemical poisons to kill pests and act as the guardians of the vines on Avondale.

Blend: Syrah 42%, Cabernet Sauvignon 34%, Merlot 21%, Cabernet Franc 2% & Malbec 1%

Alc: 13.5%

pH: 3.49

RS: 3.2 g/l

VINEYARDS: 14-16 year old vines, cultivated...

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Dep dark purple colou. Pronounced blackberry and blueberry nose with violets, hints of mint and licorice. Full-bodied, silky texture with vivid acidity and ripe polished tannins. Silky, harmonious and savoury finish is lingering with great vibrance and tension. Perfect match for grilled meats and roasts. Decant for 2 hours and serve at 17-18°C. JL 90p (3/2021)

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Origin

Klein-Drakenstein, Paarl

Grapes

21% Merlot
42% Syrah
34% Cabernet Sauvignon
1% Malbec
2% Cabernet Franc

Drinking temperature

17-18C
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