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Erika Obermeyer 'Flabbergast' Cinsault 2019
$30.00
($30.00 Before Tax)
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Erika Obermeyer is a seasoned winemaker with a passion for crafting distinctive, terroir-specific wines. Drawing on a wealth of experience to produce hand-crafted wines that truly showcase the unique characteristics of selected vineyards in the winelands.
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Description
A small-production project from acclaimed South African winemaker, Erika Obermeyer. The name alludes to the astonishing versatility of this rewarding cultivar. Once the country’s most planted grape, this workhorse varietal is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, providing a welcome counterpoint to wines of weight and power.
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Varietal: 100% Cinsault
Harvested from a 34-year-old dryland farmed bush vine in Agter-Paarl, a small appellation within Stellenbosch. Grapes are destemmed and crushed with about 70% whole berry. Fermented in stainless steel with
2-3 pump overs per day. 50% matured in neutral French Oak barrel for 12 months, 50% unoaked, matured in concrete egg.
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Tasting Notes: The nose is fleshy and ripe with sweet strawberry compote, red fruits and gentle fynbos notes. Subtle hints of black olives and spice add extra intrigue. The palate delivers a fresh fruited, bright vibrancy, discreet tannins and a pure and focused finish. This is a delightful all rounder, ‘any time’ wine.
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