Raaigras Grenache is the rarest of the rare. Awarded an enormous 94 points by the Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, this elegant red wine comes from what is probably the oldest Grenache vineyard in South Africa, containing just a dozen rows of vines. Expect wild strawberry, cherry, dried cranberries, worn leather, forest floor, garden herbs, mint, lavender, rose, clove and a unique minerality. And don't expect to find a better Grenache from South Africa than this. Serve alongside slow-cooked stews, such as goulash, tagine or something a little more 'French bistro' style. Alternatively, think game, roasted aubergine, duck pancakes, Sunday roast with lots of parsnips, barbequed pork, or a whole cauliflower smothered in harissa and roasted. Adi Badenhorst is one of South Africa's most exciting, hirsute and funny winemakers and has been a pivotal player in the 'Swartland Revolution', which has propelled this once neglected grape-growing region into the limelight. After honing his skills in the Rhône Valley (which plays a huge influence in his wines), New Zealand and at Rustenberg, he bought a rundown winery and a clutch of gnarled vines and went it alone. Adopting a dynamic and experimental approach, the wines of Badenhorst are made using old-vine fruit from long established vineyards and vinified using traditional and non-interventionist methods. Adi jokes that the most expensive piece of kit in his winery is the coffee machine. His wines are all vegan friendly.£5.33 per 100.00ml


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