David & Nadia Sadie, Grenache Swartland, 2022
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From dry-farmed bush vines rooted in the granitic soils of the Swartland, David & Nadia’s Grenache is a wine of restraint, detail, and quiet energy. The 2022 vintage captures everything that makes their work special: minimal intervention, thoughtful farming, and a deep respect for site over style.
It opens with red cherry, dried rose, and warm spice, followed by a palate that’s lithe and layered—more about structure and minerality than overt fruit. There’s a savory, almost herbal edge that recalls top-flight Southern Rhône, but the texture is silkier, more transparent, and refreshingly light on its feet. Whole bunch fermentation adds lift and fine tannins, while aging in old oak keeps the frame elegant and pure.
Perfect with roast poultry, grilled vegetables, or simply on its own with a slight chill. For lovers of Pinot Noir, Cru Beaujolais, or Grenache in the style of Reynaud and Fonsalette, this is a bottle that overdelivers in every way.
