Spice Route Chakalaka

0.75L | 14.5%

19 , 9 5

Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Tannat, Grenache Noir

Chakalaka

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Spice Route Chakalaka

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2034

Past peak After 2034

Aromas

Plums Blackberries Cherries Dark fruit Black pepper Clove Cinnamon Licorice Vanilla Tobacco

Food Pairing

Barbecue meats Spicy dishes Sharp cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2021 vintage in South Africa has been excellently rated with 94 points by Robert Parker. The wines are currently still a bit youthful and tannic, giving them excellent aging potential.

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Craftsmanship at its finest. That's the best way to describe the Chakalaka Spice Route. A unique feature of South Africa, and specifically Swartland. This wine region may not enjoy the immense popularity of wine regions like Stellenbosch and Paarl, but don't underestimate it. Swartland is located in western South Africa, just northwest of Stellenbosch. The proximity of the Atlantic Ocean works wonders for the grapes in this region. The necessary coolness of the coast ensures optimal ripening of the grapes.

The composition of Spice Route Chakalaka

Chakalaka Spice Route was made possible in part by an incredibly talented winemaker. It's precision, experience, and attention that have made this red wine such a resounding success. No fewer than five grape varieties combine to create an excellent blend. Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Syrah, and Tannat seem to complement each other beautifully. The grapes are all hand-harvested and fermented separately. Each grape is aged separately for 12 months in both French and American oak. After this, the winemaker's major work begins. However, this man proves to be highly skilled, as Chakalaka Spice Route has been delivering great success for years.

The smell and taste of Chakalaka Spice Route

The name Chakalaka wasn't chosen entirely by chance. It refers to a South African spice blend: Chakalaka. The aroma and flavor are therefore dominated by robust spices and delicate peppery notes. Smell your glass filled with Chakalaka Spice Route. You'll immediately detect hints of plums and ripe black fruit. But smell again. Spicy nuances of cloves, tobacco, and vanilla also emerge clearly. But now it's time to truly savor Chakalaka Spice Route. Characterful, robust, and complex. You won't get enough of it. This red wine is full-bodied, with rich notes of blackberry, cherry, and plum. The spicy palette is clearly present on the palate. You'll taste so much: vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, licorice, cloves, and so on. A highly successful wine from the South African vineyards.

Product details

Availability	Only 4 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Swartland
Land	South Africa
Producer	Chakalaka
Varietal(s)	Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Tannat, Grenache Noir
Oak aging	Yes
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c