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Syrah 2020

R138.00

  • Appellation – Franschhoek, Western Cape Province (South Africa)
  • Owner – Philippe Colin

The wine

Bottling date: March 3rd, 2022
Alcohol: 13,28 %
pH: 3,67
Acidity: 5,00 g/l
Residual sugar: 1,70 g/l

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Category: Product ID: 504

The estate

Surface area: 64 ha
Area in production: 17 ha
Density of plantation: 2500 vines /ha
Average age of vineyard: 24 years
Terroir: Sandy soil from quartz erosion

Vineyard management: IPW Certified, sustainable agriculture
Manual green work, mechanical soil work

The winery

Harvest date: February 18th & 19th 2020
Production: 5 700 bottles
Yield: 15 hL / Ha
Grape variety: 100% Shiraz
Vatting: Hand-harvested in crates, 3 days of cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, pumping-over during fermentation, FML.
Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrels then stainless steel tank for racking, filtration and cold stabilization before bottling.

Tasting notes

Bright, Light, brilliant ruby-red color. Delicate nose of fresh red fruit with subtle hints of sweet spice. Fresh palate with supple tannins and notes of plum and vanilla on the finish.

Ageing potential: Up to 8 years & Ready to drink