Product Description
Varieties
Syrah – 100%
The Vineyard
The Syrah grapes hail from multiple blocks from our farm in Constantia.
Soil type Oakleaf / Clovelly / Avalon
Trellising Elongated Perold
Age of vines 15 – 21 years
Pruning Spur 2 – bud
Yield 8 ton/ha
Rootstock 101 – 14 MGT; Richter 110
The Harvest
The grapes were hand-picked at an average of 22 degrees balling in the early morning in mid-February.
The Cellar
They were whole-bunch pressed with a champagne pressing cycle to extract a pale and delicate juice.
The Syrah juices were fermented separately. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and protect the primary characteristics of the varietal. The juices were inoculated with neutral yeast strains and underwent a cool fermentation (13-15°C) for about 21 days. The wine underwent a light fining and was bottled in mid-June.
Alcohol 13.11%
Residual sugar 2.3g / litre
Total acid 6.2g / litre
pH 3.32
Awards
2017 vintage: Rosé Rocks: Double Gold
2019 vintage: Rosé Rocks: Gold
2020 vintage: Rosé Rocks: Gold
