Radford Dale Black Rock 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Radford Dale
Label Name:
 
Black Rock
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Swartland
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Platter's Wine Guide: 5 stars (c. 95/100 for 2019); Tim Atkin MW (SA Report): ~93 pts; WineMag (Christian Eedes): 92/100; Natalie MacLean: 92/100; Multiple previous Platter’s 5-star vintages

Tasting Note
Dense dark-berry and black-cherry fruit with savoury fynbos, cracked pepper, leather and spice. Velvety tannins, bright acidity and a concentrated, mineral-driven, savoury finish with long, aromatic persistence.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast leg of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, spicy beef stir-fry, char siu, Peking duck, rich coconut or tomato-based curries (e.g., Massaman).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, co‑fermented on native yeasts with minimal intervention; short cold soak, open fermentation and ~15 months in mainly 1–4 year French oak (c.10% new). Usually bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Radford Dale, founded by Alex Dale and Ben Radford, produces site-driven South African wines with sustainable, low‑intervention viticulture. Known for PIWOSA membership and the Land of Hope trust supporting local communities.