Tesco, Finest Cinsault, Western Cape, South Africa, 2020

Made by Shawn Tomson at Du Toitskloof, this is a breath of fresh air. Ester-y and lifted raspberry, cherry, strawberry and pear aromas. In the mouth it’s so juicy, cranberries galore! Cherry stones and red apple skin come together with decent acidity, and there’s a light grip on the teeth and tongue giving some structure. The body is light and fluid. You get a bit of herbal thyme, rosemary and fennel on the finish too. This is a banging drop. How is this so delicious? Grapes are grown in a range of different terroirs - cool mountain slopes and alluvial soils with high water retention capabilities, as well as sandy and rocky soils.