Full Circle Blend - Saronsberg

IN BRIEF

📍 Tulbagh · Shiraz 66%, Mourvèdre 17%, Grenache 12%, Viognier 2%, Roussanne 2%
Rhône-style blend
20 months in new French oak
Average 16-year-old vines

Why we like it

Full Circle is Saronsberg's most ambitious red: intense, yet crafted not to lose elegance. Shiraz and Mourvèdre provide depth, Grenache extends the fruit, while small percentages of white grapes add perfume and momentum. We chose it because it offers the power of Tulbagh with readable tannins and a freshness that makes the wine more dynamic than its structure suggests.

Wine profile

The entry is broad and concentrated, with ripe plum and red fruits. Violets and spices lighten the aromatic profile, while the oak integrates into the texture without emerging in isolation. The body is full, supported by present acidity and firm but already accessible tannins. The finish is long, layered, and spicy, with a floral return.

The winery's signature

The base comes from the winery's two best Shiraz vineyards. The grapes are hand-picked, cooled, and subjected to a careful selection of bunches and berries. The different varieties are vinified separately, with calibrated macerations and a portion of whole clusters. The Viognier ferments cold in barriques. After blending, the wine matures for a total of 20 months in new French Allier oak barriques, without fining before bottling.

Food pairing

Ideal with beef brisket, leg of lamb, game, and pork cheek. Also pairs well with pappardelle with ragu, grilled mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serve at 16-18 °C. Decanting for about an hour is recommended. Use a large, structured red wine glass.

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Technical data

Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.88%
Residual sugar: 2.6 g/l
Total acidity: 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.26