Spice Route Bushvine Grenache

Red berry fruit and subtle pepper harmonize with cardamom and iron-like spice; lightness on the palate with high complexity; fine tannins and good acidity promise great aging potential. The name Spice Route dates back to the 15th century and recalls the seafarers who bravely defied the stormy waters of the Cape of Storms to bring exotic spices to Western Europe along the so-called Spice Road. Similarly, in 1997, Charles Back ( Fairview Winery ), Gyles Back (Thelema Winery), John Platter (wine writer), and Jabulani Ntshangase (wine pioneer and first Black winery owner) "sailed" across largely unknown soils and extreme climates in the Swartland region and discovered an old tobacco farm called Klein Amoskuil in Malmesbury. They immediately recognized the great potential of this terroir and began cultivating vines – Spice Route Winery was born. These days, the grapes from the Swartland are being processed at the Spice Route Farm in Paarl. Today, the Spice Route Winery is wholly owned by Charles Back.