Description

South-Westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 230-250m above sea level. The vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system.
We harvest approximately six to eight tons per hectare which allows for concentrated plum, brambleberry and riper mulberry flavours with hints of pepper.

Technical Analysis
Winemaker – Hagen Viljoen
Main Variety – Shiraz
Alcohol – 14.0 %vol
pH – 3.53
RS – 3.1 g/l
Total Acid – 5.3 g/l
Appellation – Stellenbosch

Accolades
2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Silver

Tasting Notes
The Syrah has concentrated red and black berry fruit, that opens to hints of floral perfume and white pepper on the nose. The palate has dense fruit intensity with a velvety mid palate, that finishes with a fine peppery tannin.

Ageing Potential
Definite aging ability in the right conditions – from 5 to 10 years.

Blend Information
100% Shiraz

Food Suggestions
We’ve tried it with a few variations of lamb such as lamb loin chops spiced with salt, black pepper and rosemary, leg of lamb slow roasted, well salted, pepperedand served with roast potatoes, sweet potatoes and spicy gravy. Ovenroasted vegetables with rosemary and garlic could be a vegan alternative.

At a pleasing 16 – 18° (not too cold and not our summer room temperature).