Winifred 2023 *Loyalty Club Exclusive*
Winifred 2023 *Loyalty Club Exclusive*
Our De Grendel Winifred, named by the late Sir David Graaff in honour of his wife, only produced in very limited quantities and exclusively available to our Loyalty Club Customers, is a tantalising blend of Viognier, Chardonnay and Semillon.
Back by popular demand, it was one of the first wines produced on the estate and remains a firm favourite among our Loyalty Club Members – so much so, that we have to reserve a small portion of Chardonnay every year, which would otherwise be used in our wildly popular De Grendel MCC Brut, to continue the production of this distinctive wine.
This highly aromatic and flavourful wine will be an excellent partner to exotic and decadent dishes such as Sole Meunière, smoked duck breast in a ginger-leek bouillon, or equally aromatic Asian dishes.
Ready to enjoy now, but with an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years to allow for an even more complex wine.
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Awards
Awards
2019
Platter's Guide 2021 93 Points (4 ½ Stars)
2018
Platter's Guide 2020 4 1/2 Stars
2017
Platter's Guide 2019 4 1/2 Stars
2016
Platter's Guide 2018 4 1/2 Stars
2010
Platter’s 4 Stars
2009
Platter’s 4 Stars
Decanter World Wine Awards Silver
2008
Platter’s 4 Stars
Nederburg Auction 2014
Winemakers Choice Awards Diamond
2007
Platter’s 4 Stars
Wine Magazine 4 Stars
2006
Platter’s 4 Stars
Terroir Wine Awards Top White Blend
Free Delivery
Free Delivery
Delivery is FREE for orders of 12 or more bottles in South Africa.
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Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright, medium straw colour with a slightly deeper core and medium legs indicating great viscosity. Aromas of lemon zest, Asian pears, yellow cling peach and fresh vanilla pod abound. On the palate the wine is zesty at first, followed by a softer mouthfeel and layer upon layer of flavour as it opens up. Great complexity of toasted walnuts and orange curd combine with refined wood integration and a whiff of Crème Anglaise on the aftertaste.
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Food Complements
Enjoy Winifred with seared scallops, fresh seafood straight off the braai (barbeque), chicken and apricot kebabs, and salads with citrussy dressings.
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Vintage
The 2020/2021 season presented a cold winter and a cold spring with good rainfall and a very moderate growing period during summer. This resulted in a later-than-usual harvest and grapes were harvested 14 days later compared to 2020.
Technical Tasting Sheets
Click below to download the latest technical tasting sheet for this wine, or click here for older vintage tasting sheets.