Cinsault – The Cape’s “Cinderella” grape – once less fashionable, but far lovelier than her proud and haughty sisters, this hidden jewel has now stepped out of the shadows and found its magic slippers in old, dry-farmed bush vines planted way back in 1964 and 1974, on south facing slopes overlooking False Bay. Vinified with respect – the Waterkloof way – using only wild yeasts, and the absolute minimum of intervention. 

Soft, supple, richly perfumed and rather elegant. Drink me cool, but take me seriously!

Drink with charcuterie, pork on the braai or peking duck with plum sauce.