TheUnderworldGrenacheBlanc

<p>The Underworld thrusts a shovel into that unseen land of sticks and stones, of broken bones, the kingdom of roots. Above the ground the vines frilly dance, its buxom sun-drenched bounty is nothing without the sober grind of roots blindly winding into the Earth, the hidden hero of flavour, of place. </p><p> There are few finer things than finding a cultivar that not only belongs in modern South Africa but is so phenomenally tasty – its delicately pithy otherness is hard to describe but searching for the right way to describe it is part of the pleasure. </p><p>The wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc from two locations – 60% from 40% unirrigated bush vines located in Piekernierskloof along with 40% from bush vine Paarl fruit (hence why it is classified as ‘Western Cape’). The Paarl component has been barrel fermented in 4-6 year old 500lt French oak. The remainder has been wild fermented in stainless steel with 5g/l residual sugar to round off the spice a little.</p><p>What’s this then? SKU is a casual band of happy ferments. A circus tent of the Cape’s stranger grapes and blends.</p><p>We will champion the unfashionable, experiment with the known and express the found before it gets lost. Mistakes are likely, fun certain.</p><p>Welcome to Strange Kompanjie, a Kultivar Club for the Underdog.</p><p>Its lime leaf texture and exotic bouquet make it a perfect partner for all foods Asian. It also washes freshly shucked oysters down like a treat too!</p>