VARIETAL

Syrah

ANALYSIS

Alc.13.5%Vol | RS1.8g/l | pH3.67 | TA5g/l

ORIGIN

Cape Town

WINEGROWING

Trellised dry farmed vines grown in sandstone derived soils.

TASTING NOTE by Greg Sherwood MW

Grapes from one of the saltiest, windswept 0.38 hectares of Syrah vines near Fish Hoek in Cape Town. These 15-year-old trellised vines on sandy gravel soils were originally planted for ornamental purposes. The 2020 vintage once again sees a 50% whole cluster portion included in the natural fermentation. Initially delicately savoury and perfumed, the aromatics are fairly restrained showing notes of lavender, cured bresaola, hints of iron, graphite and piquant plummy blackberry spice. The palate texture is incredibly elegant and fine boned, showing light touch winemaking, silky soft dry powdery tannins and a smooth, cool, classical finish revealing blackberry fruits, black peppercorns and a gentle maritime salinity. A fine, supple, complete expression of Syrah.

Drink now and over the next 8 to 10+ years.
Wine Safari Score: 94+/100 – Greg Sherwood MW