Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $28.29Original ZAR 465.00≈ €25.18 · £21.27 | www.exanimo.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Classification Single Vineyard Certified; W.O. Stellenbosch
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granite duplex soils
Grape Clone SH1A with some 9C
Vine Age 25 years (planted 1999)
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Concrete
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types french oak
Barrel Size 400-liter
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Single vineyard (0.7 hectares) on Seelug Farm in Lower Helderberg, planted 1999. Bush vines at higher elevation on granite and iron-rich soils. 85% whole-cluster fermentation with approximately 60% stems intact. Natural spontaneous fermentation. Aged 12 months: 80% in concrete vats (racked twice), 20% in old French oak barrels (400-litre, 5th+ fill) on fine lees. Vegan and vegetarian suitable. No additives or alterations except trace amounts of sulfites. Bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, black pepper, olive, lilies, herbs
Palate: generous fruit, fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, supple, harmonious
Food Pairing grilled meats, mediterranean dishes, herbs and spices
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite well-drained (treinspoor plantation)
Grape Clone SH1A (majority) with some 9C
Vine Age 20 years (planted 1999)
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types french oak
Barrel Size 400-liter
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 1,204 bottles
Bottles1,204
Production Details Single vineyard (0.5 hectares) on Seelug Farm at Firgrove, Lower Helderberg, registered in 2019. Bush vines planted 1999 by Koos Bredell at 3,650 vines per hectare in treinspoor (double row) fashion. Closest to ocean in WO Stellenbosch. Dry-farmed. Crop approximately 1.3 kg per vine. All grapes hand-picked in small lugboxes. Blend of two separate natural fermentations with indigenous yeast from vineyard. First fermentation 70% whole stems intact, crushed and foot-trotted. Second fermentation 40% whole clusters, rest destemmed. Submerged cap, slow extraction, no punch downs. Spontaneous fermentation lasted 2+ weeks with 1 week post-fermentation. Basket-pressed directly to barrel. Aged on lees for 11 months in old (5th fill) French oak 400-litre barrels. No additives except trace amounts of sulfites. Bottled without fining or filtration. 2019 vintage experienced cooler ripening with reduced water stress from previous drought, resulting in smaller berries with high acidity and early flavor concentration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black pepper, spice, black berries, freshness
Palate: lean, pure, long finish, good acidity, balanced, elegant
Food Pairing mediterranean dishes, grilled meats, savory preparations
Sources: scionsofsinai.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Mountain granite and iron-rich soils with clay duplex layers
Grape Clone SH1A (majority) with some 9C
Vine Age Mature vines at higher altitude
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types french oak
Barrel Size 400-liter
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 870 bottles
Bottles870
Production Details Single vineyard on south-west slopes of Helderberg Mountain, WO Stellenbosch. Ample aged vines planted at higher altitude on mountain granite and iron-rich soils. Long and slow ripening on clay duplex layered soils in cooler macro climate. Overlooks South Atlantic Ocean nearby, influenced heavily by chilling oceanic winds daily. Grapes hand-harvested into lugboxes early in the morning. Healthy grapes in dry 2018 vintage. Blend of two separate fermentations. First fermentation 100% whole stems intact, crushed and foot-trotted. Second fermentation 30% whole clusters, rest destemmed. Natural spontaneous fermentation lasted 2+ weeks with 1 week post-fermentation. Basket-pressed directly to barrel. Aged on lees for 10 months in old (5th fill) French oak 400-liter barrels. Blended and gravity settled. Hand-bottled without fining or filtration. No additives or alterations to juice or wine except trace amounts of sulfites. 2018 vintage featured new vineyard site (previous 2017 vineyard had been pulled out). Old-world, medium-bodied style focusing on purity of Syrah expression.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black olives, black peppercorns, meaty, wild berries, dried herbs
Palate: savoury, lean, pure, long follow, bone dry, keen acidity, soft grainy tannins, spiciness
Food Pairing mediterranean dishes, savory preparations, grilled meats
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window Drink now + will keep well with careful cellaring.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy granite-derived topsoil with white clay subsoil
Grape Clone SH99
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types french oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 570 bottles
Bottles570
Production Details Syrah (100%). Single vineyard site in the lower parts of the Helderberg, WO Stellenbosch. Mature dry-farmed bushvines on sandy granite-derived topsoil with white clay subsoil, planted in "Treinspoor" double bushvine rows close to False Bay. Grapes were hand harvested into lugboxes early in the morning. The wine was made from two separate fermentations: one with 70% stems intact and foot trodden, the other with 30% whole clusters. Natural spontaneous fermentation lasted over 2 weeks. Basket pressed directly to barrel and aged on its lees for 10 months in old (4th fill) french oak barrels, then hand bottled by gravity without fining or filtration. No additives or alterations except trace amounts of sulphites. This vineyard was pulled out after the 2017 vintage by the new owners of the farm; the wine is called "Swanesang" to honor its last performance.
Tasting Notes
soft grainy tannins, spice, savoury minerality
Food Pairing Mediterranean dishes
Sources: scionsofsinai.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Helderberg Road, Off R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600, South Africa
Email
Owner
Bernhard Bredell &
Pieter Bredell (7th generation)
Pieter Bredell (7th generation)
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Bredell