Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February 14-15, 2017
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details The 2017 harvest came in slightly more than anticipated. Despite being another hot and dry year, the impact of the drought was lessened by milder night temperatures throughout the growing season and the absence of heat waves during harvest. The vineyards were healthier due to the dry weather conditions, and smaller berries were produced with good colour and flavour concentration. An optical sorting machine was used to ensure that only the best berries were selected to be crushed and fermented for the Anthonij Rupert Syrah. A combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks was used for fermentation. Once fermented completely dry, the skins and the must is pressed in our basket press and transferred to the barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on the gross lees for an additional six months before being tracked and returned to the barrel. A small portion of new 225L French oak barrels was used for maturation of about 18-24 months. Our extended barrel maturation and selection of oak allow for more mid-palate depth and a hint of smokiness and spice on the finish.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blueberry, plum, fynbos
Palate: spicy, blueberries, graphite, ink, cocoa powder
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+27 (0)21 874 9004
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Owner
Johann Rupert