Nice Beverage Company "Leave it with Me" Red 2023
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The Land:
Sourced from South Africa’s Western Cape, specifically the Paarl region, this wine benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The vineyards are planted on diverse ancient soils, including decomposed granite and shale, which contribute to the wine’s complexity and minerality. The combination of ample sunlight and cooling maritime breezes allows for optimal ripening while preserving acidity, resulting in a balanced and expressive red blend.
The Wine:
This 2023 vintage is a blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Cinsault, and 10% Grenache. Each variety was harvested separately at varying stages to achieve ideal ripeness. The Syrah underwent whole-bunch fermentation, the Grenache was fermented with whole berries, and the Cinsault was crushed and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in open-top fermenters using wild, natural yeast, followed by a short post-fermentation maceration. The wine was then pressed and transferred to stainless steel tanks and older 500-liter and 300-liter barrels for malolactic fermentation, spending an additional eight months in barrel before blending and bottling. The result is a vibrant, medium-bodied red with notes of blackberry and star anise, a soft body, and a super smooth, easy-drinking profile.
The People:
Nice Beverage Company is a proudly Black-owned, sustainability-driven wine group from South Africa dedicated to reshaping the narrative around African beverages. Collaborating with winemakers of color, the company emphasizes natural winemaking practices, including sustainable farming, native yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention. Their mission is to craft wines that are not only authentic and expressive of their terroir but also accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of consumers.
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The Coastal Region of South Africa encompasses the majority of the country's renowned wine districts, presenting a diverse array of soils and climates shaped by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This region is home to several distinct areas each with its own unique identity. Stellenbosch, steeped in winemaking history and research, is known for its blends and is a key educational center for viticulture. Paarl, north of Stellenbosch, benefits from the Berg River and produces a wide variety of grapes. The Cape Town district, recently designated, includes wards like Constantia with its cool climate and historic Constantia valley, and the coastal wards of Durbanville and Philadelphia, and the more distant darling, all of which contribute to the region's diverse offerings. Finally, Swartland, traditionally a grain-producing area, has seen a rise in quality wines with its terroir-driven focus, particularly with producers in the Swartland Independent Producers group.
South Africa - Coastal Region
Syrah is a dark-skinned grape of French origin, specifically from the Northern Rhône Valley, where it produces some of the world's most powerful and complex wines. Known as Shiraz in Australia, Syrah is capable of displaying a wide range of aromas and flavors. Cool climate Syrahs tend to express floral notes like violets, along with savory elements like olives, while those grown in warmer climates like Australia are more likely to show black pepper and dark fruit notes such as plum. The grape's versatility allows it to adapt to various climates and soil types, but it maintains its unique characteristics no matter where it is planted.
