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Olifantsberg Breedekloof Syrah 2018
£127.86
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £21.31 per bottle.
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SKU
HD5597318A
Olifantsberg Breedekloof Syrah 2018
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Syrah 100%
- Alcohol by volume- 14%
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
ResidualSugar: 2.1
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Olifantsberg
- A refined Syrah showing complex notes of red and dark currant berries, delicate floral aromas with hints of liquorice and white pepper. Subtle oak on the palate leads to a sappy, refreshing finish. Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflects the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in the vineyard and cellar.
- Awards
93 Pts, Tim Atkin MW, 2023
94 Pts, Platter Wine Guide,
2023
Small-batch fermentation took place in open-top fermenters with a proportion of whole bunch clusters included, sometimes up to 100%. The rest of the berries were not crushed but kept whole. Soft pump overs or punch downs were performed for long, gentle extraction, with some batches undergoing an extended maceration on the skins to enhance the tannin structure. All the components were basket-pressed and aged for 12 months on lees in seasoned French oak barrels of 500 and 300 litres. The malolactic conversion occurred in the barrel, and no racking occurred after the malolactic conversion was complete. Each batch was then carefully selected and blended to complement the final product and aged for two months in a barrel.
This refined Syrah shows complex notes of red and dark currant berries, delicate floral aromas, and hints of liquorice and white pepper. Subtle oak on the palate leads to a sappy, refreshing finish.
| Price | £106.55 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The vineyards are located on the fertile slopes of the Olifantsberg Mountain Range, where they endure large diurnal temperature differences and strong winds at altitudes from 300m to 470 metres above sea level. During the winter, the mountain peaks are snow-covered, keeping the vines dormant for longer. Cold winters and the summer winds ensure the grapes' slow ripening, help maintain healthy vines and contribute freshness and elegance to the wines. The vines are planted on clay shale-rich soil with a high component of quartz rock. The Syrah vines are grown in five sites: Nicholas-trained vines in three and trellised vines in two. By selecting from different sites, the nuances of the different aspects of Olifantsberg Mountain are captured. The cooler micro-climate of the traditional exhales vines results in higher acidity and a different aromatic complexity than that found in the trellised vines, resulting in a layered and complex expression of Syrah. The vines carefully select Syrah clones 9, 470, 21 and 22, enhancing the natural complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested. |
| Keywords | Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Syrah |
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