Technical Specifications
Region Western Cape
Soil Shale, Clay
Elevation 401.0 meters
Orientation Southern & Western Slopes
Harvest Dates 4 February 2015-26 February 2015
Fermentation Vessels Italian Concrete, Stainless Steel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details With 2015 being the start of the drought in SA, smaller yields were observed which promised exceptional wines and from our experience, it did not disappoint! 2015 has widely been regarded as one of the best vintages in decades in South Africa thus far. The wines typically show a lot of structure and depth with good aging potential. The grapes for the Syrah are all from vineyards located on our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland. Fermentation took place in a combination of Italian concrete and Stainless steel tanks, with each fermentation vessel contributing to the finesse and fruit evident in this wine. The wine was aged in 225L, French oak barrels for approximately 10 to 12 months. No new oak was used for aging this wine.
Tasting Notes
fynbos, herbaceous, plum, dark fruit, lavender, peppery spice
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Johann Rupert