Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $27.15Original CHF 22.44 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Oak Aging 12 months
Production Details Samsara was made from 100% Syrah grapes and lightly filtered after ageing slowly in barrels for 12 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2035
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 16-24 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 16 to 24 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested early at 23 to 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed, tanked for 2 to 3 days, and underwent natural fermentation. Warmer ferments ran at 30 to 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of slow post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in 600-litre French oak barrels, followed by 12 to 16 months of ageing before light filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2034
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 15-23 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 15 to 23 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested early at 23 to 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed, tanked for 2 to 3 days, and underwent natural fermentation. Warmer ferments ran at 30 to 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of slow post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in 600-litre French oak barrels, followed by 12 to 16 months of ageing before light filtration and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 91 points
James Suckling91 points
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2031
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 11-19 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 11 to 19 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested in the early mornings between 23 and 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed and held in tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation. Warmer ferments peaked between 30 and 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in 600-litre French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for 12 to 16 months and lightly filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries, orange peel
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2031
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 12-20 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 12 to 20 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested in the early mornings between 23 and 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed and held in tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation. Warmer ferments peaked between 30 and 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in 600-litre French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for 12 to 16 months and lightly filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries, orange peel
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window through 2017
Region Paarl
Brix at Harvest 23.0°
Vine Age 10-16 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225-litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 100% Shiraz from organically-grown vines aged 10 to 16 years, yielding 4 to 8 tons of fruit. Grapes were harvested in the early mornings between 23 and 24 Balling. 10 to 15% were whole-bunch fermented; the balance was gently destemmed and held in tanks for 2 to 3 days before natural fermentation. Warmer ferments peaked between 30 and 32 Celsius for 7 to 10 days, followed by 25 to 30 days of post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in first-, second-, and third-fill 225-litre French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for 12 to 16 months and lightly filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, white pepper, violets, red berries, orange peel
Palate: plum, cherry, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, firm tannins, good acidity, long finish
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $31.94Original CHF 26.40 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $27.15Original CHF 22.44 | vinello.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 1976
Email
Owner
Johnathan Grieve
Cellarmaster
Corné Marais