Medium bodied with fine acid and silky, supple fruit. Aromas of dark cherry, pomegranate and blood orange with notes of violet and pepper. The winemaker describes kelp and meaty notes which I kind of agree with. Really good.
Nerd Notes
Syrah from vines planted in 1999 on decomposed sandstone near Vredendal, 25 km from the Atlantic. Indigenous fermentation with 30% whole bunches, approximately two weeks of fermentation and a further two weeks on skins. Matured 12 months in 500 L oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered
