Description
False Bay Old School Syrah, Coastal Region, South Africa, 2023
Grape: 100% Syrah, sustainable farming, wild ferment, lightly oaked
Producer Tasting Note:
A ripe spicy nose with bramble fruits and also some earth and meaty aromas. The palate is structured and well balanced with fresh red fruit characters, gently spicy notes, fine tannins and a refreshing natural acidity.
Critic's Tasting Note:
"A juicy syrah, exuding notes of cracked pepper, black fruit and dried herbs. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and approachable. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap."
90/100 points, James Suckling, August 2024
Grapes are sourced primarily from two vineyards in Stellenbosch. The attraction to these coastal sites were the cooler temperatures and low yields of small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries. Made by Waterkloof's talented young cellar-master Nadia Langenegger. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast (a small portion whole-bunch) and then raised in large wooden casks (or 'foudre'). No additions other than sulphur as a preservative.
Food Match: Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- AE07AR23
- Size:
- 75Cl
- Closure:
- Screw Cap
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Shiraz (Syrah)
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Influence of Oak:
- Low
- ABV:
- 14%
- Vintage:
- 2023
- Vegan or Vegetarian:
- Vegan
- Country:
- South Africa
- Appellation:
- Coastal Region
