Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 10 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandy gravel
Sites Two micro-parcels on the Cape Peninsula, both within 3.5km of the Atlantic.
Fermentation Vessels Foudre, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 14-16°C · 57-61°F
Production Details A maritime Syrah from two tiny Cape Peninsula parcels exposed to strong Atlantic winds. Low yields and severe bird pressure require strict sorting, and the wine is raised for 10 months in foudre and used 500L French oak for a taut, saline style.
Tasting Notes
Palate: fine, compact, taut, saline, floral
Food Pairing seared duck breast, Mediterranean cuisine, Japanese cuisine, yakitori, tataki
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Spencer Road, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 447 3022
Email
Owner
Duncan Savage
Cellarmaster
Duncan Savage