Reyneke Reserve Red 2020
By Christian Eedes, 10 May 2024
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The 2020 vintage of the Reserve Red from Polkadraai Hills property Reyneke seems particularly understated. Grapes from a southerly facing vineyard on slightly shallower granite soils, winemaking involved 30% whole-bunch and foot-crushed before spontaneous fermentation in open-top concrete containers before maturation lasting 18 months in old oak.
Aromatics of red berries, musk, fynbos and white pepper precede a palate that is light and fresh, the tannins very fine and the finish nicely dry. It’s elegant (alc: 13.42%) but already quite mellow. Price: R790 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 92/100.
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