KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019 vs Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.99 | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | KWV | Torbreck |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Petit Verdot | Shiraz, Grenache |
| Region | Stellenbosch | — |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot is a concentrated and elegant red wine from Stellenbosch, showing the full expression of this bold varietal. The nose is perfumed with cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and a hint of aniseed. On the palate, rich plums and dark cherries mingle with well-integrated grippy tannins, leading to a long, intense, and lasting finish. Why You'll Love It This is a rare opportunity to experience 100% Petit Verdot, a grape typically used in small amounts in Bordeaux blends. KWV's meticulous approach includes hand-harvesting, careful sorting, and 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels (70% first-fill), creating a wine of remarkable concentration and elegance. The result is a bold, structured wine with exceptional depth and complexity that showcases the unique character of Stellenbosch terroir. Silver medal winner at the International Wine Challenge. Meet the Producer KWV is a leading South African winery known for producing terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique character of Stellenbosch. The Mentors series highlights the winery's finest varietals, crafted with precision and care to achieve expressive and structured wines. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and meticulously sorted in the cellar. After two days of cold maceration, the juice is inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation lasts approximately six days, with regular pump-overs to extract colour, flavour, and structure. The wine is racked off the skins, settled, and transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are first-fill. During this period, the wine is carefully racked twice to ensure clarity and balance, producing a polished and harmonious finish. Tasting Notes Intense ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and aniseed. The palate is rich and juicy, with dark cherries, plums, and well-integrated tannins, culminating i
Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2022
Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2022 is a premium Barossa Valley GSM blend produced by Torbreck Vintners . The estate combines traditional Rhône-inspired winemaking techniques with modern practices to craft wines that are rich, expressive and balanced. Sourced from mature old vines across the Barossa Valley, the wine showcases the intensity and complexity of the region while retaining elegance and vibrancy. Production This red is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Shiraz. Each variety is harvested carefully and fermented separately to preserve its character before maturation in seasoned oak. The wine is aged to integrate the tannins, enhance structure and achieve a harmonious, full-bodied style. Tasting notes The wine displays aromas of ripe red berries, dark cherries and subtle spice on the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied and layered with blackberry, plum and savoury notes, supported by fine, well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish. Its vibrant fruit and complexity make it approachable yet age-worthy. Food match Pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, grilled rib-eye steak, game dishes or mature hard cheeses. Grape varieties Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz
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