Waterkloof Seriously Cool Cinsault 2023

One that really surprises with its vibrant red fruit character. Think juicy raspberries and fresh blackcurrants, lifted by a dusting of peppery spice and earthy notes. It comes from old bush vines in the cool Helderberg region, close to the ocean, where the Cinsault grape shines. The winemakers keep things simple, letting the fruit speak for itself. The result is a wine that's light, fresh, and remarkably easy to enjoy. Cinsault might not always steal the spotlight, but this bottle proves it can offer delicious, unpretentious drinking.

Serve slightly chilled alongside a simple roast of game or a herb-crusted rack of lamb for a delightful pairing.

Waterkloof is a certified organic and biodynamic estate on the windswept, coastal slopes of the Schapenberg above False Bay, with thriving soils, low yields and long growing seasons providing wonderfully balanced fruit. Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard and her team take a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, so that the wines are true to the terroir. Behind it all is founder Paul Boutinot, whose wine-making story is closely entwined with the Southern Rhône, where the company he built has been sourcing and crafting blends for decades, and who saw in this South African terrain the chance to bring those Rhône-honed instincts together with a wine farm run in step with his values.