2020 Strydom Retro Red
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2028 |
Description
The Retro Red from Rianie Strydom is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cinsault, 9% Merlot and around 3000 bottles of this version were made. All three varieties were harvested by hand and fermented separately. Pumping and punching twice a day ensured a gentle extraction of tannins and flavors. The wines finished malo-lactic fermentation in stainless steel before aging in 3rd year oak barrels for 12 months. All vineyards are planted on a south-west facing 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 a nose of fresh red and dark fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and a little vanilla. This medium bodied wine is juicy with very mild tannins and a hint of pepper in the aftertaste. This is an excellent drink wine and delicious with cubes of mature cheese, meatball, pasta with meat sauce, fried steak.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Winery | Strydom |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| 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 |
Wijnhuis
Rianie and Louis Strydom are a real powerhouse couple in the South African wine scene. Winemakers at well-known Stellenbosch producers and members of the esteemed Cape Winemakers Guild, they set up their own winery as a side project in 2012.
The Strydom logo of a lion, a bee and stars represents what they are all about: family, strength, tenacity and reaching for the stars; relentlessly pursuing excellence in winemaking and life.
Rianie Strydom began her journey into wine at a young age, and a fierce passion for all things vinous grew quickly. Both Rianie and her husband Louis did a degree in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch, and a Diploma at Elsenburg Agriculture College.
While Louis continues with other projects, Rianie has decided to focus solely on Strydom Vineyards. Louis still looks after the viticulture side of the business but Rianie takes charge in the winery, crafting wines that can capture their origins and the personality of where they are grown. Inspired by the great classics of Bordeaux, the Strydom Vineyards goal is to create wines that will evolve and improve for years to come.