Stock up on Cinsault

“It’s all about South Africa, with the Swartland its wild heart” – Alice Lascelles

“It’s all about South Africa, with the Swartland its wild heart,” says Financial Times wine writer Alice Lascelles about the rise of Cinsault. While you’re used to seeing this “workhorse” grape in red blends, where it adds fruitiness, you’ll be seeing more single-varietal versions in 2022, particularly from the older vineyards of the Swartland. At Woolies, try Marras The Trickster Piekenierskloof Cinsault (R99.99) and the Adama Wines Cherry Cinsault (R79.99)