Holocene is a red produced by Mother Rock Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. 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: Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Carignan-led blend with Mourvèdre and Cinsault from dry-farmed 1970s-80s Paardeberg vines — whole-cluster fermented and aged in old French oak, a study in old Swartland bushvines.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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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.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
Cinsault
Cinsault is a red grape long grown in France's Languedoc, valued for its soft, fruity charm and its role in blends and rosés across the Mediterranean.
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- Treinspoor — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Holocene from?
Holocene is produced by Mother Rock Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Holocene?
Holocene is a blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.