Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy soils with a little bit of granite
Sites Carinus Vineyard; Karibib Vineyard (Polkadraai Hills)
Vine Age 20-years-old
Fermentation Vessels Plastic Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method 100% De-Stemmed With 30% Stems Added Back
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 600L
Used Oak Only Yes
Sulfites 29.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from Carinus Vineyard and Karibib Vineyard in the Polkadraai Hills. Grapes were harvested on separate days and brought to the Savage Wines cellar in Salt River. After de-stemming, about 30% stems were added back according to their smell. Fermentation was spontaneous with about two punchdowns per day, then the wine was transferred to an old 600L barrel for 10 months. Bottled without fining or filtration with 29 ppm sulfur. Total production: 70 cases.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruits, black pepper, forest floor, fynbos
Palate: freshness, minerality, fine tannins
Critics Ratings The WineMag: 90
The WineMag90
Tim Atkin, MW92
Jancis Robinson16+
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Phone
+27 82 403 1542
Email
Owner
Banele Vakele
Cellarmaster
Banele Vakele