Tesco, Finest Cinsault, Western Cape, South Africa, 2020

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Tasted by: Natalie Earl
(at London, SE26, 10 Nov 2021)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2023
Made by Shawn Tomson at Du Toitskloof, this is a breath of fresh air. Ester-y and lifted raspberry, cherry, strawberry and pear aromas. In the mouth it’s so juicy, cranberries galore! Cherry stones and red apple skin come together with decent acidity, and there’s a light grip on the teeth and tongue giving some structure. The body is light and fluid. You get a bit of herbal thyme, rosemary and fennel on the finish too. This is a banging drop. How is this so delicious? Grapes are grown in a range of different terroirs - cool mountain slopes and alluvial soils with high water retention capabilities, as well as sandy and rocky soils.
Tesco, Finest Cinsault, Western Cape, South Africa, 2020
Producer
Tesco
Brand
Finest Cinsault
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Light
Grapes