Gayda Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc 2022 Penedes after the Newton Johnson family

after the Newton Johnson family imported the vine material of this fragrant variety to the Cape with designs on establishing it as a harmonious pilgrim to the maritime conditions of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Nothing here needs decanting and nothing here needs a special occasion

The bouquet is full of sweet pastry aromas

or a truffled Spanish omelette

The wine displays a unique aroma of lemon and orange blossom

Gayda Chemin de Moscou Pays d'Oc 2022 Penedes after the Newton Johnson familyNamed after the old land registry road that winds through Gayda's terraced vineyards in the village of Brugairolles, the Chemin de Moscou 2022 is a seriously impressive southern French blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault from organically farmed old vines. Deep, vibrant ruby with violet hints, the nose is both intense and refined, leading with wild blackberry, spiced cherry and black pepper before floral notes of iris and violet lift the whole thing