Van Wyk Syrah 2020

The Syrah grapes used for this wine are sourced from the cool- climatic region of Elgin. It is clone SH 5 and 50% of the grapes were destemmed for vinification while 50% were fermented as whole bunches. Alcoholic fermentation was completed in small 1-ton vessels with judicious extraction achieved by means of pump-overs and punch-downs. After basket pressing, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel and was then matured for 16 months in 10% new, 40% second-fill and 50% third-fill French oak barrels.

This wine is an honest expression of pure Syrah fruit from cool- climate vineyards. The result is a profile of dark fruit flavours with elegant spice and black pepper aromatics. The use of whole-bunch fermentation and therefore some stems in contact with the fermenting wine, lends additional freshness, structure and persistence to the palate. Once the wine opens up a little, the enticing black fruit bouquet develops some floral nuances as well as rosemary and fynbos. The mouth-filling texture and medium-bodied palate provides good balance and drinkability. Production only 3500 bottles.

ALC 13.0%
RS 2.0 g/L
VA 0.58 g/L
pH 3.69
TA 5.3 g/L