Uncorked and Curious

Decanting wine jargon into plain English

Tag: swartland

  • Blanc & Noir: The Grenache Family Reunion

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    Eddie

    Grenache and Grenache Blanc aren’t just related — they’re the same grape wearing different colours. Koos, Isabella and Octavius trace the story from Spain’s Aragón to the Rhône’s flying-saucer laws to the Swartland’s old bush vines, and uncover why South Africa is having a moment with both sides of this genetic double act.

  • Rhône Blends: From the Rhône to the Swartland

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    Eddie

    From the granite hills of the Swartland to the sun-drenched vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône-style red blends are all about harmony — Syrah for spice, Grenache for fruit, Mourvèdre for depth. Join Koos, Isabella, and Octavius as they debate the roots, the revolution, and the irresistible charm of these blends that are reshaping South African wine.