The Phantom Grenache - Stellenrust

The Phantom Grenache - StellenrustIn the glass, Stellenrust's The Phantom Grenache displays a dense purple color. The nose of this Stellenrust red wine presents all sorts of mulberries, plums, morello cherries, blueberries and plums. As if that wasn't already impressive, the aging in small wooden barrels adds other aromas such as vanilla, dark chocolate and black tea. This red from Stellenrust is just right for all wine drinkers who like it dry. However, it is never dry or brittle, as you would expect from a wine. This dense red wine is full-bodied and multifaceted on the palate. Due to its concise fruit acidity, The Phantom Grenache reveals itself wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this well storable red wine from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of black currant and plum show through. Vinification of The Phantom Grenache from Stellenrust This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Garnacha. For this wonderfully powerful single varietal wine from Stellenrust, only impeccable grapes were brought in. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by 16 months of aging in French oak barrels. Food recommendation for Stellenrust The Phantom Grenache This red wine from South Africa is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to Thai cucumber salad, veal and onion casserole or lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs. Awards for Stellenrust's The Phantom Grenache In addition to a price-pleasure ratio, this red wine from Stellenrust can also boast awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail these are John Platter Wine Guide - 4.5 stars Tim Atkin Master of Wine - 91 points