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Mielie Red

2020 Swartland Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre

The Craig And Carla Hawkins Mielie Red wine from the 2020 vintage is a delightful blend of Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvedre grapes, creating a vibrant red wine. This wine hails from the Swartland region, known for producing wines with character and depth. The Mielie Red offers a medium body with mild acidity and a medium fruit intensity that perfectly balances the flavors of the different grape varieties. The wine showcases the unique terroir of Swartland, making it a delightful choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded and flavorful red blend.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Meats, Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Chops

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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