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Kloof Street Swartland Rougetext
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Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2018

Swartland, Coastal Region, South AfricaFrom eight parcels throughout Swartland, with plantings ranging from 12-40 years-old, this is a 44/44/7/4/1 blend of tinta barocca, syrah, grenache, cinsault, and carignan. In the same way that Côtes du Rhône is more about the style than the grape varieties, that's the case here. It's juicy and approachable, with the syrah front and centre in the glass given the cracked pepper and crunchy black fruits. It's medium-bodied, fresh, and supple, even at 14.5% abv, with no new oak to get in the way. Simply delicious, and a great introduction to the Mullineux portfolio.Tasted: 22 March 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC$35.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Mullineux WinesDistributors: Sur Lie
Nicholas Pearce Wines
Rezin
Blend: Syrah - Tinta Barocca - Grenache - Cinsault - CarignanUPC: 6009801298078