Syrah 2021 (case of 6)
R1 050.00
Savoury and complex, the wine shows white pepper and cranberries on the nose that opens to floral perfume and blackberry fruit. The savoury spice continues to the palate with a red fruit core and a fine peppery tannin.
ABOUT THIS WINE
| Wine Style: | Full bodied & complex |
| When to Enjoy: | With a delicious meal to savour the intensity of this wine. |
| How to Serve: | At a pleasing 16 – 18° (not too cold and not our summer room temperature) |
| Our meal suggestions: | Pairs beautifully with venison, so try dishes like a pepper crusted Kudu fillet or slow roasted Springbuck shanks. |
| The wine itself: | Savoury and complex, the wine shows white pepper and cranberries on the nose that opens to floral perfume and blackberry fruit. The savoury spice continues to the palate with a red fruit core and a fine peppery tannin. |
| What about the grapes? | 100% Syrah |
| And the vineyards (terroir): | South-Westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 230-250m above sea level on decomposed granite soils. The vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system and we yield approximately eight tons per hectare. |
| How was it made: | The grapes were harvested at just over 23 Balling to capture the pepper spice that typifies the varietal. The fermentation temperature peaked at 28°C with regular pump-overs to ensure even extraction and a 30% portion was fermented with 25% whole bunches. The wine was matured for 12 months in 500l French oak barrels, with 20% new oak. |
| Should this wine age / mature: | Can be enjoyed young but will age well for 5 to 10 years. |
| Technical Facts: | Grape Origin: Stellenbosch, Polkadraai Hills Wine Variety: Syrah Body: Medium Barrel Treatment: 12 Months |
| ALC: 13.7% pH: 3.65 Acid: 4.6g/l Rs: 2.4g/l |