2018 Strydom Retro Red
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | South Africa |
Region | Stellenbosch |
Winery | Strydom |
Year | 2018 |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon Cinsault Merlot |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
Drink window | 2020 - 2026 |
The Retro Red from Rianie Strydom is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cinsault, 9% Merlot and around 3000 bottles are made of this version.
All three varieties were harvested by hand and fermented separately. Pumping and punching twice a day resulted in a gentle extraction of tannins and flavours. The wines finished malo-lactic acid fermentation in stainless steel before maturing in 3rd year oak barrels for 12 months.
All vineyards are planted on a south-westerly slope with 15-20% clay and slate. The region is relatively cool and this makes the Strydom wines fresh and crisp.
In the glass, the Retro has a beautiful dark red color with fresh red and dark fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and a little vanilla in the nose. This medium bodied wine is juicy with bright mild tannins with a pepper in the aftertaste. This is an excellent cocktail wine and delicious with cubes of mature cheese, meatballs, pasta with meat sauce, fried steak.
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | South Africa |
Region | Stellenbosch |
Winery | Strydom |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Vegan | No |
Year | 2018 |
Drinking as of | 2020 |
Drinking till | 2026 |
Alcohol % | 13 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | No |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full |
Drink moments | Barbecue, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard |
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