SOUTH AFRICA
Sijnn Syrah
2013 Syrah
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Located on a plateau in Malgas. All vines are grown as bush vines due to the exceptional low yield and vigor. |
| Soil Type: |
Base of schist with pudding stones on the surface. |
| Vine Age: |
8 and 9 years old. |
| Irrigation: |
Lightly irrigated |
| Harvest Date: |
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| Yield: |
20 hl/ha. |
Vinification:
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
A good growing season with few problems. An outstanding harvest without the damaging winds experienced in Stellenbosch. A modest crop in good balance for all varieties. Perhaps the best vintage from Malgas yet.
PRODUCTION
Picked in the early morning and transported to Stellenbosch in a cool truck. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation followed sorting, crushing and destemming. Nine days on the skins, with skins punched down 2 to 3 times a day. Single pressing in a traditional basket press and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged for 22 months in oak barrels.
Bottled by hand, un-fined and un-filtered.
Total Production: 258 x 12 x 750mℓ; 75 x 1,5L; 32 x 6 x 375ml
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Deep ruby red. |
| Nose: |
Fresh wild red berries and spice with mineral hints, slate like and licorice aspects. |
| Palate: |
Fine and complex. Soft, but firm tannins that melt in the mouth, giving way to the red berry fruit, spice and mineral complexity on the clean, polished finish. |
| Other: |
Has enough zest to go with rich pasta, mushroom risotto and subtle red meat dishes. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.22 |
| RS (g/l): |
2.0 |
| TA (g/l): |
5.5 |
| pH: |
3.66 |
