Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.8 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 5-12, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details Our 2020 Syrah grapes were hand-picked with care and placed into small lug boxes before being transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks to preserve their freshness. Each berry was carefully sorted by an optical sorter, so only the best entered the fermentation vessels. Fermentation took place in both stainless steel and concrete tanks to bring out the distinct characteristics of the Syrah. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed and immediately transferred to barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place. For added depth, we kept the wine on the gross lees for about six months before racking it off and returning it to barrels for further aging. Maturation occurred in 225L French oak barriques, with a small portion in new oak, adding layers of complexity and a hint of smokiness. Only 19 barriques were produced for the 2020 vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spicy plum, dark fruit compote, perfumed
Palate: supple, smoothly rounded, comforting, rich plum, ripe plum, blackberry, blueberry, pepper, herbs, earthiness, cigar box, spice nuance
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Owner
Johann Rupert