Tim Smith Bugalugs Grenache 2022 (750ml) Walker Bay

Tim Smith Bugalugs Grenache 2022 (750ml) Walker BayWinemaker Notes From a sandy vineyard planted in 1950, with a very small percentage of Mataro (Mourvedre) planted in 1880 (thats not a typo). Grapes are handpicked in mid March and then wild fermented. The wine is aged for a brief six months in 6+ year French oak hogsheads. No fining, no filtration. Critical Acclaim JS91 James Suckling Aromas of crushed red cherries, rose stem and wet stone. Medium to full bodied with juicy, fresh red fruit and silky

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The historic Priest Ranch is now part of the

This wine displays aromas of vanilla creme brulee

Temperature-controlled fermentation for part of the grapes while the rest ferment in oak barriques

and Petit Verdot parcels at a slightly elevated altitude on the northwest side of the estate

lime and green apple aromas

smoothing the fruit and concentration

These elements lift the aromatics of fresh pipe tobacco from the glass

Fresh and crisp in the mouth with a luscious richness in the midpalate and a nice long finish

this wine reaches a high level of complexity

purple reflections of beautiful intensity

is clearly no more than medium-bodied