Catherine Marshall Fine Art Collection Grenache Noir 2022
Grape varietal & region: 100% Grenache from Swartland, South Africa. The vineyard is situated in a hot area close to Malmesbury. Soils are deep and gravelly of a red colour with pockets of laterite soils that resemble coffee grounds (also known as "koffieklip in Afrikaans).
Taste profile: Grenache Noir, also known as Garnacha, is a grape variety that thrives in warm climates, and in the hands of Catherine Marshall, it reaches its full potential. The wine displays a vibrant and expressive taste profile, with juicy red berry flavors, hints of spice, and a touch of floral notes. It is medium-bodied with soft tannins, delivering a smooth and elegant mouthfeel.
Winemaking process: Three components were individually created and held separate to the end of maturation. One was destemmed and crushed, the second was fermented whole bunch and the third was destemmed and layered with 20% stems. Once fermentation was completed, each component was pressed in a basket press to casks. Secondary Mab-lactic fermentation took place in French oak 500 litre, 300 litre and 225 litre casks and matured for 9 months. The wine was lightly filtered to bottle.
Catherine Marshall is a highly respected winemaker known for her passion and dedication to crafting wines of exceptional quality. Her Fine Art Collection reflects her artistic approach to winemaking, where each wine is a unique expression of its terroir and grape variety.
