Tanagra is an idyllic wine farm close to McGregor and part of the Robertson Wine Route and Route 62. They offer comfortable accommodation in well appointed guest cottages, and produce handcrafted wines in a boutique wine cellar and stylish Grappa and Eau de Vie in our boutique distillery. An old wild fig tree gave the farm its name, 'Tanagra' - it echoes the Khoisan expression for a well-shaded place. This giant tree canopies the historic homestead and winery, providing welcoming shade during the hot days of summer.
Tangara Blanc de Noir 2019
A salmon-coloured Blanc de Noir. There are strawberries and delicate berries on the nose, aromas that follow through to the palate and clearly show typical characteristics of the Cabernet Franc. The palate is fresh and crisp with a lasting finish.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Tangara Colombard 2019
A dry Colombard with layers of fruit (tropical fruit & guava), rounded off by ever so slight wooding, resulting in a complex and rounded wine. The balance between the soft, delicate fruit aromas and taste and the creaminess that is felt in the wine is excellent and makes it a wine drinkable during both the day and evening.
Cultivar: 100% Colombard
Tangara Heavenly Chaos 2018
Blue & black berries with a slightly herbal afternote. Deliciously smooth & juicy. Dry, with big fruit flavours and soft tannins.
Cultivar: 100% Merlot
Tangara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Dark purple. The nose is very complex with aromas of eucalyptus and tea leaves in harmony with black currant, violets and pencil shavings. After gently swirling the glass you guessed a condiment that is more present on the palate, with rich plum flavors connects and leads to a long-lasting, dry finish. A 16-month maturation in old oak barrels contributes wonderfully in with subtle oak aromas to the excellent overall impression.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tangara Shiraz 2017
A rich, deep coloured Shiraz, grown on our north facing slope and produced off our single vineyards. Natural yeast with minimal interference has been used to create this holistic style of wine. Matured in older neutral barrels to round off the wine. Great ageing potential.
Cultivar: 100% Shiraz
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Tangara Cabernet Franc 2016
This beautifully balanced Cabernet Franc presents itself in concentrated dark and red berry fruits. A full bodied red wine with ripe dark berry, plum and hints of spice flavours with soft smooth tannins on the palate and a lingering finish. The whole berries fermented on wild yeast. A 16-month maturation in old oak barrels contributes wonderfully in with subtle oak aromas to the excellent overall impression.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Tangara Carah 2017
A rich, deep coloured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, grown on our north facing slope and produced off our single vineyards. Natural yeast with minimal interference has been used to create this holistic style of wine. Matured in older neutral barrels to round off the wine.
Cultivar: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon; 50% Shiraz
The boutique distillery at Tanagra offers a range of Marc (what the Italians call 'Grappa' and the German call 'Tresterbrand') and Eau de Vie, produced in very exclusive and limited quantities.
Tangara Lemon Eau de Vie
Nose is stunning and gives impression that palate might be sweet, yet it is bone dry. Smooth and dry across with very lively palate. Lemon flavours grows in the mouth and is lifted by firm alcoholic content.
Cultivar: 100% Lemon Fruits
Tangara Apricot Eau de Vie
Very gentle apricot aroma on the nose. Surprisingly soft and fresh, creates a nice flavour on the tongue.
Cultivar: 100% Apricot Fruit
Tangara Peach Eau de Vie
Very gentle, subtle and elegant peach aroma on the nose. Surprisingly soft and fresh, creates a nice flavour on the tongue.
Cultivar: 100% Peach Fruit
Tangara Cabernet Sauvignon Eau de Vie de Lie
Very unusual and pleasant vanilla flavour at the nose. Soft on the palate with the impression of a cedary cassis note. Lovely dry, slightly oily and intensive finish.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Lees
Tangara Marc de Sauvignon Blanc
Displaying very clearly the mineralic, fresh and grassy character of Springfield’s “Life from Stone”. Creates nice volume of freshness on the palate. Intense but still soft with a nice Sauvignon Blanc crisp.
Cultivar: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Grape Skins
Tangara Marc de Chardonnay
Fragrant and delicate Grappa. Surprisingly soft and fresh, without the typical “burn” on the swallow. Flavourful, hint of typical buttery Chardonnay taste.
Cultivar: 100% Chardonnay Grape Skins
Tangara Marc de Chardonnay Barrique
Gentle, fragrant aromat with slight oak and Brandy flavours, yet still distinctly Grappa character. Smooth and soft (even oiliness) across the palate with again the distinct Grappa characters. Builds intensity in the mouth then gives very pleasant warming glow on the swallow.
Cultivar: 100% Chardonnay Grape Skins
Tangara Marc de Cabernet Sauvignon
Fresh with a slight, typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis note. Has an insistent, smooth, dry grip on the palate.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Skins
Tangara Tanagrappa
Strong, fragrant aroma with distinctly Grappa character. Smooth and clean across the palate with again the distinct Grappa characters yet decidedly crisp and clean. Builds intensity in the mouth then gives very pleasant warming glow on the swallow.
Cultivar: Merlot; Shiraz; Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc Skins