Stadsaal Cinsault

The Building

The Stellenbosch Town Hall was built in 1939, designed by renowned architects Elsworth & Walgate. It is a stately example of modern Cape Dutch and dignified Classical Revival architecture, the ceilings of which are beautifully preserved yellowwood. Our Cinsault is named after the town hall, as the grapes come from old vines, which in their own way offer a taste of Stellenbosch heritage.

Winemaker's Notes

Cinsault grapes were fermented in open top fermenters with 25% of the grapes left as whole bunches, and 75% destemmed and left as whole berry. The grapes were not crushed in order to capture fruit purity and varietal definition. Fermentation and maceration took place over a period of 7 days before pressing. Maturation took place in seasoned 500L French oak barrels for 12 months.

Tasting Notes

Captivating sweet and savoury aromas, with notes of strawberry, bay leaf, blueberry, and earthy compost. Hints of paprika and cinnamon add a spicy complexity, leading to bold flavours on the palate. Medium-bodied with grippy, spicy tannins, revealing layers of sour cherry, strawberry and black pepper on the finish.

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