Syrah 2007 375ml
Our appealing Shiraz is an elegant wine with a supple fruit and spice balance prompting the name change to Syrah.
The wine is made from selected vineyards on Vrede en Lust and Ricton properties.
The grapes are picked by hand and the selected blocks are fermented separately and only at maturation are they blended.
Personal Note :Syrah is the French word for Shiraz
Awards
Silver Michelangelo
Tasting Notes
A Rhone style Shiraz showing violets, plums and sweet spice. The smooth tannins on the palate confirm the promise of this elegant wine. Velvet textured layers showcases this wine through to a juicy mouth feel.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks and in barrels. The Shiraz is taken to barrel and after the first racking the final blend is made up and further matured in barrel. This vintage spent 10 months in oak, 15% American. Bottled under Stelvin and the wine is released 10 months after bottling.
Cultivars
95 % Shiraz 5% Mourvedre
Winemaker
Susan Erasmus
Wine of Origin
Coastal Region
Aging Potential
Drink Now or through the next 3-4 years
Wine Specifications
Alcohol 14% TA 5.1g/L
Residual Sugar 4g/l PH 3.55
Food Pairing
Steak, venison and spicy well matured meats.
