Elpidios Red Blend is a red produced by David & Nadia in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Pinotage and Cinsault. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Swartland
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Pinotage, Cinsault
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This is a juicy, medium-bodied red blend from the Swartland, built around Grenache and Syrah with Carignan, Pinotage and Cinsault adding structure and rustic spice. Expect bright red and dark berry fruit, herbal and peppery notes, and soft, approachable tannins typical of old-bush-vine Swartland reds. It's an easygoing, food-friendly style meant for everyday drinking rather than long cellaring.
Where it comes from
Swartland, South Africa
Swartland — a warm, dry-farmed region north of Cape Town in South Africa's Western Cape, and one of the country's most exciting sources of characterful wine.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Pinotage
Pinotage is a red grape created in South Africa in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault, and it has become the country's distinctive homegrown signature variety.
More wines
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- Topography Pinotage — David & Nadia, Swartland
More red wines from Swartland
- Kalmoesfontein Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- The Building Blocks — Mother Rock Wines, Swartland
- The Chocolate Block — Boekenhoutskloof, Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Elpidios Red Blend from?
Elpidios Red Blend is produced by David & Nadia in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Elpidios Red Blend?
Elpidios Red Blend is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Pinotage and Cinsault.