Izak's 177
Swartland, South Africa
Explore South Africa's vineyards with dark fruit and spice
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Izak's 177
Grenache Noir
Our Izak's 177 Grenache offers deep, ripe fruit notes with warm oak and spice characteristics. It's a slight mystery how Grenache first made it to South African soils. The most common theory states that James Busby—"the father of Australian wine"—left cuttings in the Western Cape on his way to Australia in the 1800s. After arriving, it grew here unrecognized until the 1900s, when Abraham Izak Perold identified the plantings as Grenache. Since then, this European grape has found success in Swartland's warm and dry climate. Vineyards here blanket the sprawling valleys and sun-soaked hillsides that comprise this region's diverse topography, allowing these warmth-loving grapes to thrive. Embracing the legacy of Izak's 177, our Grenache stands as a testament to the history, beauty and boundless potential of South African vineyards. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more a ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Izak's 177
Grenache Noir
Our Izak's 177 Grenache offers deep, ripe fruit notes with warm oak and spice characteristics. It's a slight mystery how Grenache first made it to South African soils. The most common theory states that James Busby—"the father of Australian wine"—left cuttings in the Western Cape on his way to Australia in the 1800s. After arriving, it grew here unrecognized until the 1900s, when Abraham Izak Perold identified the plantings as Grenache. Since then, this European grape has found success in Swartland's warm and dry climate. Vineyards here blanket the sprawling valleys and sun-soaked hillsides that comprise this region's diverse topography, allowing these warmth-loving grapes to thrive. Embracing the legacy of Izak's 177, our Grenache stands as a testament to the history, beauty and boundless potential of South African vineyards. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more a ...
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Cheeseboard
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Cheeseboard
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Cheeseboard
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Cheeseboard
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Cloves
Cinnamon Stick
Oak leads the nose with uplifting clove and cinnamon aromas joined by fruity undertones. The medium-bodied palate showcases moderate acidity and gentle tannins with ripe plum flavors. Spice lingers as fruit flavors fade, making for a toasty finish.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Cloves
Cinnamon Stick
Oak leads the nose with uplifting clove and cinnamon aromas joined by fruity undertones. The medium-bodied palate showcases moderate acidity and gentle tannins with ripe plum flavors. Spice lingers as fruit flavors fade, making for a toasty finish.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Izak's 177
Cape Town native Abraham Izak Perold played a significant role in his country’s rich wine history. After graduating from Victoria College in Stellenbosch, he traveled to Germany to obtain his Ph.D. in Chemistry. Upon graduating, Perold toured Europe, where he became fluent in many languages and familiarized himself with the historic wines of various Old World regions. Not long after his return to Cape Town in 1906, Perold was approached by the South African government; they requested he return to Europe, this time with the task of seeking out new grape varieties that could potentially thrive in South African soils. Perold returned to his home country with 177 varieties. Each of our Izak’s 177 wines is an exquisite local expression of its varietal. Our collection offers a glimpse into the history of South African wine and the boundless potential of Old World grape varieties in this New World wine region.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Izak's 177
Cape Town native Abraham Izak Perold played a significant role in his country’s rich wine history. After graduating from Victoria College in Stellenbosch, he traveled to Germany to obtain his Ph.D. in Chemistry. Upon graduating, Perold toured Europe, where he became fluent in many languages and familiarized himself with the historic wines of various Old World regions. Not long after his return to Cape Town in 1906, Perold was approached by the South African government; they requested he return to Europe, this time with the task of seeking out new grape varieties that could potentially thrive in South African soils. Perold returned to his home country with 177 varieties. Each of our Izak’s 177 wines is an exquisite local expression of its varietal. Our collection offers a glimpse into the history of South African wine and the boundless potential of Old World grape varieties in this New World wine region.