Grapes for The Foundry Grenache Blanc 2021 were sourced from a vineyard next to The Foundry’s home farm in Voor Paardeberg and managed by Chris Williams. Grown on Malmesbury shale and decomposed granite, grapes were hand harvested and cooled overnight. Whole-bunch pressed to restrain phenolics yet fermented with a high percentage of solids to give breadth and definition to the palate. 55% was fermented in seasoned tight grain French oak Allier and Compiègne hogsheads and 45% in 500- and 1000-litre terracotta clay doliums preserving the crystalline purity and minerality of the wine before bottling after 7 months elevage on lees. Bottled at 14%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Lifted floral aromas with hints of lemon cream and white stone fruit and an ethereal crushed rock minerality.

Palate: The palate is linear and focused with clean grapefruit and quince fruit flavours. Minerally mid-palate with characteristic rich, fleshy mouthfeel and texture.

Finish: A long finish with a pleasant lingering pithiness.

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