Alheit Vineyards - Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault 2017 (capsule à vis)
South Africa
Red
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89/100
Wine Enthusiast
The second vintage for this cuvée, Flotsam & Jetsam expresses the typical Cinsault character with finesse and ease. A luscious, juicy, fruity, fresh red... How to say "no"? How to say "stop"?! screw-cap packaging
Features
Estate
Alheit Vineyards
Cuvée
Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault
Vintage
2017
Designation
Western Cape
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Cinsault
Terroirs
5 vineyards: 2 in Darling (granite) and 3 in Stellenbosch (sandstone and clay)
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch fermentation
Breeding
In vats and tuns
Alcohol content
12,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light ruby colour
Nose
Raspberry and plum aromas, subtly spiced
Mouth
Lively, greedy and juicy
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a charcuterie platter, grilled red meat (barbecue)...
Alheit Vineyards
Western Cape
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated 89/100
Tim Atkin
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.6/5
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Note and review by M. JEANLUC T. Published on 06/10/2018
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME M. Published on 05/05/2019
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