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Grape Varieties:
Grenache and Cinsault
Origin:
The Grenache and Cinsault vineyards average around 20 years old and are planted close to the bracing, cold Atlantic which brings in the cooling air that, with careful nurture, promote good health in the vineyards.
Slower ripening and excellent vineyard conditions create a great balance of concentration and flavour in the grapes, and overall a wonderful and typical expression of West Coast terroir.
Wine Making Method & Maturation:
Grapes are harvested separately during the early morning hours to retain their purity and freshness and brought into the cellar for fermentation.
Fermentation takes place in open top tanks with gentle pump overs 3 times each day to extract colour, flavour, and supple tannins to create a harmonious wine with a bright character and elegant finesse.
Wine Tasting Notes:
On colour
Fryer's Cove Grenache Cinsault shines with a translucent ruby red hue, showing excellent clarity and vibrancy typical of cool-climate West Coast fruit.
On the nose
The nose is perfumed, with aromas of wild strawberry, tart cherry, and redcurrant set against subtle notes of rose petal and dried herbs. There is a gentle saline lift, a hallmark of the vineyard’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, alongside mineral undertones and a hint of white pepper.
On the palate
Fresh, supple flavours unfold in layers of cranberry, strawberry, and red cherry, joined by savoury hints of pomegranate, dried herbs, and a touch of spice. The palate boasts fine-textured tannins, bright acidity, and a distinct mineral edge, finishing with soft fruit, gentle earth, and an elegant, persistent saline freshness—reflecting both the blend and coastal terroir.
On the whole
Delicate, vibrant, and saline; a coastal blend with elegance and supple, refreshing fruit.