Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 15 - 25 years
Region Swartberg
Soil Shale, Schist
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 4-18, 2018
Vine Age 21 years old
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Bottle Aging 9 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L barrels, foudre
Bottling Date December 12, 2019
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes were first chilled in a cold room then whole bunches were put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice. Minimal SO2 was added and no further additions were made. After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and lasted about 10 days. A further four weeks of skin contact was given after which the wine was drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The wine was pigeaged once a day before, during and after fermentation. In Spring the wine was racked and after a total of 21 months in barrel was bottled unfiltered and unfined. 2018 was the 3rd vintage of the Great Drought in the Cape and yields were again lower (~25%) than normal. However, by improving soil health with cover crops and mulch and by reducing crops early, the resulting wines have lovely concentration but also wonderful freshness. The SCHIST is always the most structured Syrah in our Single Terroir range with great length and longevity. Decanting recommended when opened young.
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Riebeeksrivier Rd, Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
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