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At Vino Fandango, we believe that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a way of life. That's why we are excited to showcase our selection of 'Green Wines' - wines that are made using organic and biodynamic farming methods, and sustainable winemaking practices. These wines not only taste fantastic, but they also represent a commitment to the environment and the communities in which we all operate.
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2023 Strange Kompanjie Old Vine Palomino
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The label reflects the wine's provenance high up on the Piekenierskloof plateau, where stumpy bush-vines appear frozen in poses of agony. Their meagre yield gives a wine that's bright, tangy, textural and distinctly salty on the finish. Drink slowly to take all this in!
Tasting Notes
Fresh and zesty aromas with notes of almond skin, fennel and even a little jasmine. A bright natural acidity on the palate with a teasing top note of grassy fennel, almond nuttiness and the residual salinity of an old dry grown vineyard. Drink slowly to take all this in.
Production
On the fecund plateau of Piekenierskloof there exists some extraordinary bush. Dwarfish, seemingly petrified stumps punctuate a high rolling landscape of rye-grass and rooibos. Amongst these are old plantings of Grenache Noir, Chenin Blanc and, here and there, Palomino. Strange Kompanjie has isolated one such block for a teeny release of old vine Palomino, planted in 1977.
Producer
What’s this then? SKU is a casual band of happy ferments. A circus tent of the Cape’s stranger grapes and blends. We will champion the unfashionable, experiment with the known and express the found before it gets lost. Mistakes are likely, fun certain. Welcome to Strange Kompanjie, a Kultivar Club for the Underdog.
Sustainability
Strange Kompanjie Unlimited wines are certified as part of South Africa’s sustainability accreditation, the ‘Integrated Production of Wine’ (IPW) system. The IPW scheme, started in 1998, consists of a set of audited guidelines specifying agricultural practices, manufacturing practices and bottling activities.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Palomino |
| Country | South Africa |
| Alcohol content | 11% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 8.3 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Dietary Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Match | Simply cooked fish dishes, scallops or fishcakes or an asparagus and lemon risotto. |
| Appellation | Piekenierskloof |
