Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $13.69Original ZAR 225.00≈ €12.18 · £10.29Per bottle, derived from case | pilgrimwines.co.za ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed red-brown granitic soils
Orientation Northeast
Harvest Dates late February 2023
Grape Clone SH7C
Fermentation Vessels Open-Top Fermenters
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The 2023 release was produced exclusively from clone SH7C. The producer states that 30% whole-bunch fermentation was used and 20% of de-stemmed stalks were added back into the ferment. Fermentation took place in small open-top fermenters with regular punch-downs and managed oxygen exposure. After pressing, the wine matured for 24 months in neutral and third-fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, mulberry, plum, ripe raspberry, white pepper, black pepper, violet, smoky spice, dried herbs, aniseed, cedar
Palate: smooth, focused, layered, velvety tannins, bright natural acidity, plush red and black fruits, savoury spice, graphite minerality, long finish, pepper, dark cherry
Food Pairing crispy roasted pork belly with orange, ginger and soy, rich meat dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed red/brown granitic soils
Orientation Northeast
Grapes Picked February 26, 2021
Brix at Harvest 23.5°
Grape Clone SH7C, SH470
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak50%
Oak Types American heads
Barrel Size 300L, 228L
Production Details Dryland Stellenbosch Mountain fruit was hand-picked on February 26, 2021 and transported in bins to the Pilgrim cellar. The producer describes a carefully oxygen-managed fermentation with precise extraction and some whole-bunch fermentation in pursuit of a balanced, spice-driven style. Maturation lasted 18 months in 50% neutral 300L barrels and 50% third-fill 228L barrels with American heads. The wine was made as unobtrusively as possible and may throw natural sediment or crystals.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet red berries, black berries, vanilla, spice
Palate: fine tannins, length, purity, peppery spice, fresh fruit
Food Pairing crispy roasted pork belly with orange, ginger and soy, rich meat dishes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.24 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed red/brown granitic soils
Orientation Northeast
Grape Clone SH7C, SH470
Oak Aging 16 months
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from Stellenbosch Mountain Shiraz clones SH7C and SH470. The producer describes controlled oxygen introduction during the reductive stage of fermentation to emphasize spice, fruit expression, and fine tannin structure. The wine spent 16 months in barrel and was bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes
fruit expression, spice, fine tannins, length, purity, structure
Food Pairing crispy roasted pork belly with orange, ginger and soy, rich meat dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)84 552 0290
Email