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Trizanne Signature Wines

2023

‘TSW’ Cinsault

Swartland - South Africa
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About

The latest addition to the ‘TSW’ range is a dry-farmed varietal Cinsault.  Trizanne has always loved Cinsault and has made a few over the years for other people but not under her own label.  She tracked down this sustainably farmed, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyard planted in 1998 on the outskirts of Malmesbury on granitic sand over shale soils.  Trizanne loves the elegance and purity of Cinsault and wanted to retain the fresher style from picking the vineyard on the earlier side of things.

Harvesting took place from the middle of February to the end of February. Fermentation occurred with 70% destemmed, 30% whole bunch in open top fermenters. Malolactic fermentation took place after primary fermentation. The wine was matured in stainless-steel and 5000L French oak for approximately 10 months. No fining of the wine took place, and the wine saw just a small sulfur addition and rough filtration before bottling.

Stats

  • Grapes: 100% Cinsault
  • Vineyard: Leeuwenkuil (Block B2)
  • Vine Age: 27-years-old
  • Soil Type: Malmesbury shale with a heavy clay content
  • Viticulture: Sustainable – dry-farmed
  • Fermentation: Native – stainless-steel (70% destemmed, 30% whole-bunch)
  • Skin Contact: Yes
  • Aging: 10 months (a combination of stainless-steel and 5000L French oak vats)
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • pH: 3.59
  • Total Acidity: 5 g/L
  • Total SO2: 94 ppm
  • Total Production: 517 cases
  • UPC: 6009900041551
  • SRP: $19.99

Tasting Note

This wine offers a delightful, youthful profile, beginning with a vibrant, perfumed punch of brambly raspberry and strawberry. The palate is harmonious and well-weighted, echoing red berry aromas supported by subtle oak undertones and garrigue. A crisp acidity showcases a fresher, brighter side of the grape, leading to a lingering finish.

Press & Reviews

The WineMag

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"Grapes from dryland bushvines, winemaking involved 30% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 10 months in a combination of stainless steel tank and foudre. On the nose, red and black cherry, fynbos, earth and spice while the palate shows good fruit definition – it’s light-bodied but not insipid, the finish nicely dry."

- Christian Eedes
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South Africa

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