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
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Producer Information

Address
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)84 552 0290

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