Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed red-brown granitic soils
Orientation Northeast
Harvest Dates late February 2023
Grape Clone SH7C
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2023 release was produced exclusively from clone SH7C. The producer states that 30% whole-bunch fermentation was used and 20% of de-stemmed stalks were added back into the ferment. Fermentation took place in small open-top fermenters with regular punch-downs and managed oxygen exposure. After pressing, the wine matured for 24 months in neutral and third-fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, mulberry, plum, ripe raspberry, white pepper, black pepper, violet, smoky spice, dried herbs, aniseed, cedar
Palate: smooth, focused, layered, velvety tannins, bright natural acidity, plush red and black fruits, savoury spice, graphite minerality, long finish, pepper, dark cherry
Food Pairing crispy roasted pork belly with orange, ginger and soy, rich meat dishes
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)84 552 0290
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