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16¾/20
Idun Confession Grenache 2021
Western Cape, South AfricaIdun is a small, boutique winery run by the French-Danish Rousset family that resettled in the cool climate Elgin Valley. Idun is the Norse goddess of eternal life, fertility, and apples, which is fitting since Elgin has been long valued for its apple orchards. This grenache is planted on southerly slopes, exposed to the cool sea air. It was native fermented 40% whole bunch, with 4 days cold soak, before resting 11 months in French barrels (30% new). Perfumed strawberry, wild raspberry, summer rhubarb fill a juicy, silken palate, with negligible tannins, and a gentle mustard seed seasoning through the humming, saline finish. This shows grenache's heat-seeking tendencies in a gentle view. A modern SA grenache.Tasted: 18 November 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $33.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: Grenache Noir/GarnachaCSPC: 884037
