The Underworld Grenache Blanc Chardonnay Muscate

The Underworld Grenache Blanc Chardonnay MuscateThe 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. 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

Jancis Robinson

family winery at Domaine des Tourelles

There is a sense of poise in every sip

with sporadic light showers that didn’t penetrate the soil very deeply

it goes with Sauvignon Blanc

conditions which continued up to the start of summer

cracked pepper and raspberry notes are lifted and fragrant on the nose

Syrah (40%)

whole bunch pressing

Founded in 1954 by Livio Manera

great name – and also versatile on the food front – what's not to like

and 24 months in bottle prior to release