The Building Blocks is a red produced by Mother Rock Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. 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: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Mother Rock's The Building Blocks — Swartland Syrah-Grenache-Carignan in Johan Meyer's fresh, low-intervention style: juicy dark berries and fynbos spice over supple granite-grown tannin. Drink young-ish, lightly cool.
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.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
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.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
More wines
From Mother Rock Wines
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- Kalmoesfontein Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- High Hopes — Van Loggerenberg Wines, Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Building Blocks from?
The Building Blocks is produced by Mother Rock Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in The Building Blocks?
The Building Blocks is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan.