An expressive Swartland Syrah. Soft elegant wine with a juicy palate.

IN THE VINEYARD & VINIFICATION

Farmed dry-land, thus not irrigated. The grapes were handpicked early morning andcooled overnight.

Hand-sorted, only the best grapes were used. Grapes were either whole bunch pressed or partially destemmed.

Carbonic maceration was also used onpart of the wines. 11-month aging in 500l French oak barrels, 5000l foudres and concrete tanks. Wine was blended and bottled after 11 months.

This is a complex Swartland terroir-driven wine.

COLOUR: Vibrant ruby red.

NOSE: Fresh berries with mulberry and currants being prominent, hints of cherry nougat and well integrated spice.

PALATE: Soft elegant mouthfeel with well integrated tannins, delicious cherry and berry notes on the palate.

GRAPES: 74% Syrah, 3% Carignan, 17% Grenache and 6% Mourvedre

ANALYSIS: Alcohol: 14%  Residual Sugar: 2.4g/l   PH: 3.66  Total Acidity: 5.5g/l