De Kleine Wijn Koop Hoendertande Grenache Noir 2022

In South Africa’s Franschhoek valley, Wynand Grobler at De Kleine Wijn Koöp is making some seriously good Grenache. His 2022 “Hoendertande” (hen’s teeth) Grenache Noir is a total charmer. It’s got that vibrant, ruby-red glow that lets you know right away you’re in for something fresh and energetic, not a heavy, over-extracted bruiser.

Wynand isn’t just making wine; he’s a bit of a hunter-gatherer, sourcing small, often overlooked parcels from across the Cape and bringing them to life with a light touch and a serious commitment to terroir.

If you’re a fan of elegant, high-altitude Spanish Garnachas or the crunchy, spice-driven reds of the Northern Rhône, you need to have this on your radar.