GRANITE SYRAH 2017

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Grapes for our Granite Syrah are sourced from a single parcel of 19 year old dry land, bush vines grown in the decomposed granite of the Paardeberg. This is the parcel of Syrah that gives the best expression of the Paardeberg’s terroir – freshness and perfume.

TASTING NOTES

This violet-perfumed Syrah is the most elegant of our single-terroir Syrahs. The palate is medium to full bodied and delicately spicy, with a silky texture balanced by a fresh, natural acidity. There are notes of black pepper, violets and lilies, red berries and herbs. Best served at 16 to 18 °C, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting if drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling.

ACCOLADES

• 2010 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 93  WS, 92  WA
• 2011 – 5 Stars Platter, 95  WA
• 2012 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 92  WA
• 2014 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 96  Jamie Goode, 95 Tim Atkin
• 2015 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 95 Tim Atkin, 91 Vinous
• 2016 –4.5 Stars Platter, 92 WS, 94 Tim Atkin, 92 Vinous, 93 WA
• 2017 –5 Stars Platter, 95 Tim Atkin, 92 Vinous, 92 WA