Radford Dale had long desired Grenache on the Helderberg farm,.It’s a young, single vineyard, and this is just their third release from it, and first dressed up as Vinum. They are encouraged by the progress, and it looks like coastal Stellenbosch will offer up a growing category of Grenache over the next 5-10 years.
Deep crimson in colour with a ruby rim. Subtle blueberry and strawberry notes over graphite on the nose. Heartily fruited palate is reined in by firm, but polished tannins before a lingering pomegranate finish.