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Sample Cinsault, 2022

Swartland, South Africa

Red · 12.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: light, dusty and quietly interesting.

Around £17 · Good value · Genuinely adventurous

Bottle portrait: Sample Cinsault, Swartland. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£18.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£17.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin2 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Red fruit · Herbal · Earthy

Style

Light · Fresh · Juicy · Unusual

Good for

A weeknight · With food · Something to think about

Food

Lamb · Grilled fish · Lentils

Our verdict

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Why we like it

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What to know

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Who it’s for

Light-red drinkers wanting more to chew on.

Who should skip it

Anyone expecting a big South African red.

The detail

Grapes
Cinsault
Origin
Swartland, South Africa
Alcohol
12.5%

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