The story behind Familiemoord Family Murder deserves a note all to itself, but space is at a premium in this report! This daringly refined Piekenierskloof Grenache from Braam Marais farm has flavours of raspberry, hibiscus and rooibos tea, lots of stony minerality from sandstone and granite soils and a tug of underlying tannins.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Medium garnet with a bright rimvibrant and inviting.

Nose: Perfumed raspberry, pomegranate, wild strawberry, floral rose notes, hibiscus, rooibos tea, with earthy-mineral tones from sandstone and granite soils.

Palate: Medium-bodied with plush red fruit framed by fine, structured tannins. Flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, spice, cured meat, and earthy herbs are lifted by lively acidity.

Finish: Long, clean finish with lingering herbaceous and mineral notesinviting further sips .

Accolades & Recognition:

94 points, Tim Atkin MW described as refined, layered, fynbosscented red with graceful tannins, lots of zip and minerality

Alc: 13,5%

Bottle Size: 750ml