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Sun & Air Cinsault 2016
Coastal Region, South AfricaBoutinot has found a welcome niche seeking out pockets of authentic and affordable wines from South Africa, pairing them with credible winemakers, marketing them smartly, and getting them to the Canadian market - none of which is an easy feat. This duo (there is also a white wine in the range) is named for the abundant sunshine and marine-freshened air of WO Coastal Region. This is a youthful and juicy cinsault from a majority of 65 year old dry farmed bush vines across the Cape (with a great chunk from Paarl). Raspberry, rhubarb, brambly blackberry, dried tobacco is streaked with smoke and brightened with a crunchy acidity and a peppery finish. Tannins are tucked away, allowing the fruit to poke through to the flush of warmth on the finish. This shows best with a slight chill, and when poured beside a grilled burger or ribs. Great price.Tasted: 14 May 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $15.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: Cinsault
