Fledge and Co. Versnit Cinsault Blend 2021
Introduction
This red wine comes from South Africa, specifically the Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape. The Fledge & Co. is a collaboration between winemakers Leon Coetzee and Margaux Nel (who is also the winemaker at the famous Boplaas estate). Their philosophy is to be "nomadic" winemakers, sourcing fruit from unique and often overlooked vineyard parcels across the Cape to create artisanal, minimal-intervention wines that challenge the status quo.
Wine Description
The Fledge & Co. Veld Versnit (often referred to as the Field Blend) is a "shape-shifter" of a wine that captures a single day's snapshot of a vineyard.
Appearance: A vibrant ruby red with a bright, youthful rim.
Nose: Highly aromatic and multifaceted. It features hedonistic notes of bright red and black hedgerow fruits from the Cinsault, which morph into earthy sweet notes of Alicante Bouschet, while gravelly and graphite-like blue fruit notes from the Cabernet Franc emerge periodically.
Palate: Joyously juicy and medium-bodied. It strikes a balance between approachable fruit and serious structural intrigue, with firmly restrained tannins and a lilt of acidity that provides freshness.
Food Pairing
This wine's juicy acidity and earthy complexity make it perfect for rustic, comforting fare. It pairs exceptionally well with a traditional South African braai (barbecue), slow-roasted leg of lamb, or a rich venison pie. For vegetarian options, try it with wild mushroom ragout or hearty lentil stews. It is best served slightly chilled to highlight its aromatic freshness.
Introduction
This red wine comes from South Africa, specifically the Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape. The Fledge & Co. is a collaboration between winemakers Leon Coetzee and Margaux Nel (who is also the winemaker at the famous Boplaas estate). Their philosophy is to be "nomadic" winemakers, sourcing fruit from unique and often overlooked vineyard parcels across the Cape to create artisanal, minimal-intervention wines that challenge the status quo.
Wine Description
The Fledge & Co. Veld Versnit (often referred to as the Field Blend) is a "shape-shifter" of a wine that captures a single day's snapshot of a vineyard.
Appearance: A vibrant ruby red with a bright, youthful rim.
Nose: Highly aromatic and multifaceted. It features hedonistic notes of bright red and black hedgerow fruits from the Cinsault, which morph into earthy sweet notes of Alicante Bouschet, while gravelly and graphite-like blue fruit notes from the Cabernet Franc emerge periodically.
Palate: Joyously juicy and medium-bodied. It strikes a balance between approachable fruit and serious structural intrigue, with firmly restrained tannins and a lilt of acidity that provides freshness.
Food Pairing
This wine's juicy acidity and earthy complexity make it perfect for rustic, comforting fare. It pairs exceptionally well with a traditional South African braai (barbecue), slow-roasted leg of lamb, or a rich venison pie. For vegetarian options, try it with wild mushroom ragout or hearty lentil stews. It is best served slightly chilled to highlight its aromatic freshness.
Original: $21.60
-65%$21.60
$7.56Description
Introduction
This red wine comes from South Africa, specifically the Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape. The Fledge & Co. is a collaboration between winemakers Leon Coetzee and Margaux Nel (who is also the winemaker at the famous Boplaas estate). Their philosophy is to be "nomadic" winemakers, sourcing fruit from unique and often overlooked vineyard parcels across the Cape to create artisanal, minimal-intervention wines that challenge the status quo.
Wine Description
The Fledge & Co. Veld Versnit (often referred to as the Field Blend) is a "shape-shifter" of a wine that captures a single day's snapshot of a vineyard.
Appearance: A vibrant ruby red with a bright, youthful rim.
Nose: Highly aromatic and multifaceted. It features hedonistic notes of bright red and black hedgerow fruits from the Cinsault, which morph into earthy sweet notes of Alicante Bouschet, while gravelly and graphite-like blue fruit notes from the Cabernet Franc emerge periodically.
Palate: Joyously juicy and medium-bodied. It strikes a balance between approachable fruit and serious structural intrigue, with firmly restrained tannins and a lilt of acidity that provides freshness.
Food Pairing
This wine's juicy acidity and earthy complexity make it perfect for rustic, comforting fare. It pairs exceptionally well with a traditional South African braai (barbecue), slow-roasted leg of lamb, or a rich venison pie. For vegetarian options, try it with wild mushroom ragout or hearty lentil stews. It is best served slightly chilled to highlight its aromatic freshness.
