Creation Sumac Grenache 2016

Walker Bay and the Hemel-en-Aarde valley nearby the whale-watching town of Hermanus, is a relatively recent addition to South Africa’s exciting wine topography, with great potential for cooler climate styles not commonly found elsewhere in the country.

A deep crimson-coloured wine with a touch of purple, aroma of cranberry, exotic spices and rose petals, a superb expression of the region. Grenache, generally a cool-climate variety, contributes fresh pomegranate and blackcurrant and a hint of pepper. Smooth tannins make this a delightful tasting experience. The grapes were fermented with the skins, and underwent malolactic fermentation in the barrels. Maturation was 14 months in old barrels, with 2 to 3 rackings, and lightly filtered before bottling.

Region details:

• Country: South Africa
• Wine of Origin: Walker Bay

Product details:

• Variety: Grenache 100%
• Vintage: 2016
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Residual sugar: 3.5 g/l
• Total acidity: 6.0 g/l
• pH: 3.45
• Style: dry
• Body: medium

Brochure and tasting notes: PDF File