Grenache Noir 2023 from David & Nadia is a juicy and unbelievably elegant red, crafted purely to seduce. If you’ve already tasted any of David & Nadia’s wines, you know their style and quality exceed all expectations. Add to that, the old vines and the incredible potential of the variety, and it’s easy to see why this wine consistently scores high. The 2023 vintage, for example, received 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and 94 points from James Suckling.
Nadia and David Sadie first met during their university years in Stellenbosch—he studied oenology, she studied soil science—before joining forces and dreams in a shared wine journey. In 2010, they bottled their first wine, marking the beginning of a path that culminated in the founding of their own winery in 2013, at Paardebosch farm near Malmesbury. Guided by their love for Swartland, they farm with respect for nature and vinify with care and passion, highlighting the diversity and authenticity of the region. As members of SIP (Swartland Independent Producers), they actively support their community and the preservation of the region’s identity, which is clearly reflected in their wines.
David & Nadia Grenache Noir 2023 is one of those wines, with grapes sourced from four different vineyards in Swartland: two in Paardeberg, one in Kasteelberg, and one west of Malmesbury. The vines are dry-farmed (no irrigation), and the diversity of soils adds complexity and character. Fermentation is carried out with ambient yeasts in concrete tanks, using 60% whole bunches. The wine is aged for 12–18 months in old 500L French oak barrels (60%) and concrete tanks (40%). The result is a wine with a lively, fruit-forward nose full of strawberries and raspberries, silky tannins, and spicy notes.
If you enjoy refined reds like Pinot Noir but want to try something different, David & Nadia Grenache Noir 2023 is for you!
