2024 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
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandy gravel
Sites Two Cape Peninsula sites: the original Brakkekloof Ridge vineyard in Fish Hoek and a southwest-facing parcel in Noordhoek, both within 3km of the beach.
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Foudre, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Fruit from two wind-battered coastal vineyards was cooled overnight before spontaneous fermentation in open-top fermenters and conical foudre. Around 50% whole bunches spent 2 weeks on the skins before basket pressing, then the wine aged for 10-11 months in foudre and old 500L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
violets, plums, cherries, white pepper, black olives, saline
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 10 years
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandy gravel
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Serving Temperature 14-16°C · 57-61°F
Production Details A maritime Syrah from a site near the beaches of Fish Hoek and Noordhoek, where cool Atlantic breezes bring freshness and salinity. The wine was matured for 10 months in foudre and used 500L French oak.
Tasting Notes
Palate: velvety, elegant, fresh, long finish
Food Pairing grilled fish, roast poultry
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