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Swartland Winery Winemakers Collection Syrah 2023
£87.52
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £14.59 per bottle.
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HD5601123A
Swartland Winery Winemakers Collection Syrah 2023
- Grapes Syrah 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Swartland
- Abv 14 %
- Body Value: B (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 2.6
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6/ 75cl
- Winemaker Marius Prins
- Closure Screwcap
- An easy-drinking Syrah contains ripe brambly fruits, white pepper spice, and a dash of cinnamon. Layers of dark berried fruit, rich mulberry, and well-integrated smoky tones convey a pleasing finish.
The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning, destemmed and crushed. The grapes and juice were cooled and transferred to stainless steel tanks. Fermentation occurred at 24-26°C with selected yeasts and lasted seven days, with pump-overs and aeration every four hours. Following fermentation, the young wine was drained, and the grapes were pressed, followed by malolactic conversion, which took place over 14 days, softening the resulting wine. It was then filtered and stored in stainless steel tanks for up to 12 months, softening and integrating the tannins until bottling.
This easy-drinking Syrah contains ripe brambly fruits, white pepper spice, and cinnamon. Layers of dark berry fruit, rich mulberry, and well-integrated smoky tones carry through to a smooth finish.
| Price | £72.93 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The Swartland name originates from a description of the Indigenous "reposters" or rhino bush, which appears to turn black ("Swart" in Afrikaans) during the summer months. This hot, dry climate has an average temperature range of 25°C to 35°C and an annual rainfall of 450 mm and 600mm, but the altitude of these vineyards creates a cool oasis in this arid landscape. Minimal intervention and environmentally friendly farming practices are paramount. Sowing cover crops between the vines protects them from the winter rains and maintains their valuable mineral content, nutrients, and moisture during the hot summers. 80% of the vineyards are small bush vines with an average yield of six tonnes per hectare; the fruit quality is exceptional. The soil types vary, but Malmesbury Shale dominates, with small patches of granite and Table Mountain sandstone. |
| Keywords | Swartland Winery Winemakers Collection Syrah 2023 |
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