2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale, Rocky graniet-skalie soil
Vine Age 6-22 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Topped Fermenters, Concrete Egg, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open-topped fermenters. Maturation took place in concrete egg (41%) and old oak barrels (59%) for 10 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plums, raspberries, slight smoky perfume, touch of earthiness
Palate: medium-bodied, savoury, slightly chalky finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale, Rocky graniet-skalie soil
Vine Age 5-21 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Topped Fermenters, Concrete Egg, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 10 months
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open-topped fermenters. Maturation took place in concrete egg (37%) and old oak barrels (63%) for 10 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stewed plums, raspberries, slight smoky perfume, touch of earthiness
Palate: medium-bodied, savoury, chalky finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale, Rocky granite-skalie soil
Vine Age 20 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Topped Fermenters, Concrete Tank, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Total Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open-topped fermenters. To preserve aromatics and fruit expression, pre-bottling maturation was reduced to 10 months. For the last 5 months, 50% of the blend matured in concrete tanks and the balance remained in seasoned 500L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, blackcurrant, pepper
Palate: fruit, refined tannins, chalky tannins, medium-bodied, fresh
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale
Vine Age 19 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 16 months
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked, 70% were de-stemmed and the remainder left as whole-clusters. Natural fermentation occurred in small, open fermenters. The wine matured for 16 months in seasoned 500L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe berry, savoury aromas
Palate: medium-bodied, spice, peppery flavours
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay shale
Vine Age 18 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and partially de-stemmed, with about 30% fermented with their stems. Fermentation occurred in open fermenters and the wine then spent 18 months in a combination of 225L, 300L and 500L oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe berry, savoury aromas, slight smoky perfume
Palate: medium-bodied, spice, peppery flavours
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 16 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L oak barrels
Production Details The best Syrah vineyards are planted in the rockiest sites. Grapes were hand-picked and partially de-stemmed, with about 30% fermented with their stems. Fermentation occurred in open fermenters and the wine then spent 18 months in a combination of 225L, 300L and 500L oak barrels.
Certifications Control Union
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe berry, savoury aromas, slight smoky perfume
Palate: full-bodied, ripe, spice, peppery flavours
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Soil Duplex, Rocky topsoil, Clay sub-soil
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L oak barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details This Syrah, from our own estate vineyards, is made using traditional techniques including partial whole-bunch fermentation, open-topped fermentation tanks, and maturation in used barrels. Grapes were hand-picked and most bunches were de-stemmed, with about 30% fermented with their stems. Fermentation occurred in open fermenters and the wine then spent 18 months in a combination of 225L, 300L and 500L oak barrels.
Certifications Control Union
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe berry, savoury aromas, slight smoky perfume
Palate: full-bodied, ripe, spice, peppery flavours
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Paarl
Soil Duplex, Rocky topsoil, Clay sub-soil
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 14 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details This Syrah, from our own estate vineyards, is made using traditional techniques including partial whole-bunch fermentation, open-topped fermentation tanks, and maturation in used barrels. Grapes were hand-picked and most bunches were de-stemmed, with about 30% fermented with their stems. Fermentation occurred in open fermenters and the wine then spent 18 months in a combination of 225L, 300L and 500L oak barrels.
Certifications Control Union
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe berry, savoury aromas, slight smoky perfume
Palate: full-bodied, ripe, spice, peppery flavours
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Hoopenberg Rd, Paarl, 7607, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 200 9903
Email
Owner
Tyrrel &
Philip Myburgh (5th generation)
Philip Myburgh (5th generation)
Cellarmaster
Tyrrel & Philip Myburgh