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De Grendel Sir David Graaff 2016

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De Grendel Sir David Graaff is one of the estate’s most prestigious red wines, created as a tribute to Sir David Pieter de Villiers Graaff, the 1st Baronet of Cape Town. Conceived as a true legacy wine, the range is produced in limited quantities, with individually numbered bottles bearing Sir David’s signature. De Grendel describes it as a wine intended for long-term maturation, with a potential lifespan exceeding 20 years.

The wine was originally conceived by cellar master Charles Hopkins around three powerful red varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The inaugural release used fruit from mature vineyards, individual vinification and extended maturation in new oak, establishing the concentrated, structured and age-worthy style for which Sir David Graaff has become known.

The 2016 vintage is now a mature expression, combining concentrated dark fruit with savoury spice, tobacco and developed tertiary complexity. This is firmly in De Grendel's collector territory rather than an everyday red.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby to garnet red, showing the beginnings of mature development at the rim.

Nose: Layered aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum and red cherry are joined by cedar, cigar box, tobacco leaf, clove and warm baking spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe plum, cassis and dark berry fruit supported by savoury spice and integrated oak. Bottle age has softened the wine's structure, bringing greater harmony between the fruit, oak and firm, fine-grained tannins.

Finish: Long, structured and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, tobacco, spice and savoury notes.

Awards & Accolades

Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2021 – 5 Stars (95+ Points)
Awarded coveted five-star status and recognised as a “South African classic.”

Technical Details

Producer: De Grendel Wines
Wine: Sir David Graaff, 1st Baronet of Cape Town
Vintage: 2016
Origin: Western Cape, South Africa
Style: Premium dry red blend
Principal varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
Winemaker: Charles Hopkins
Bottle size: 750ml
Cellaring: Produced specifically with extended maturation in mind; well-cellared bottles should continue to develop.

Collector's Note

Sir David Graaff occupies a particularly interesting position in the De Grendel portfolio. Unlike the estate's Bordeaux-inspired Rubaiyat, this wine was built around Shiraz supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, giving it a richer, more muscular identity. The first vintage comprised just 3,344 individually numbered bottles, illustrating the deliberately limited-production philosophy behind the label.

Delivery within South Africa:

All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.

While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.

Delivery Rates:

At checkout, you will be presented with delivery options and corresponding rates. These rates are provided directly by our courier partners and are displayed as is. On rare occasions, a courier may generate an incorrect delivery rate due to issues with the address recognition. In such cases, we will arrange for an alternative courier to deliver your order at a similar rate to the original cost.

We believe in offering transparency in our delivery fees and, as such, do not include any delivery costs in our product pricing. We do not profit from delivery fees.

Third-Party Couriers:

For the majority of our orders, we rely on third-party courier services for delivery. Regular notifications will be sent and on the day of delivery the couriers will notify you via sms, call or email . If the courier is unable to reach you, we will get in touch with you to arrange an alternative solution.

Please note, you will be required to sign upon delivery, and the drivers may request a form of identification.

If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.

Order Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.

Consignment Orders:

We do not offer consignment stock or consignment deals.

Returns:

If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:

  1. Email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za to notify us of your intent to return the product. We will then guide you through the process.

  2. Our returns policy is valid for 7 working days from the date of delivery. Unfortunately, if 7 working days have passed since the delivery of your purchase, we cannot offer a refund or exchange.

  3. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as when you received it. It must also be in its original packaging. A 10% Fee will be charged on returns, unless the product was damaged or incorrectly supplied by Mothercity Liquor.

Return Shipping & Delivery Fees

Please note that original shipping or delivery fees are non-refundable. Where a refund is approved, the refund will apply to the eligible returned product(s) only and will exclude any shipping or delivery charges paid on the original order.

Unless the return is due to an incorrect, damaged, or defective product supplied by Mothercity Liquor, the cost of returning the product(s) to us is the responsibility of the customer. Customers are responsible for arranging and paying for return shipping and for ensuring that the products are securely packaged to prevent damage in transit.

We strongly recommend using a trackable and insured courier service when returning products. Mothercity Liquor cannot be held responsible for returned goods that are lost or damaged while in transit to us.

Where Mothercity Liquor supplied an incorrect, damaged, or defective product, we will arrange or cover the reasonable cost of returning the affected product, subject to the terms of our Returns Policy.

Exceptions to Returns:

Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.

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  • By purchasing a Subscription, you agree to recurring automatic payments based on your selected delivery frequency (monthly, every 2 months or every 3 months etc).
  • Your subscription will automatically renew and your payment method will be charged on the same calendar day as your original purchase until your subscription is cancelled.
  • Minimum Commitment: Subscription pricing includes a discounted rate and therefore requires a minimum commitment of two (2) deliveries. Cancellation requests will only be accepted after your second subscription box has been successfully delivered.
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted before your next billing date. If your payment has already been processed, that month's subscription will still be fulfilled and dispatched.
  • Subscription payments are non-refundable once they have been successfully processed, except where required by applicable South African consumer protection laws.
  • In the event that a product becomes unavailable, Mothercity Liquor reserves the right to substitute it with a product of equal or greater value.
  • Customers must be 18 years or older to purchase or receive alcoholic products.