Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Syrah 2016

Tokara Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Syrah 2016

Vineyards

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Winemaking and Maturation

25% of the grapes are first loaded whole bunch into the tank. The remainder of the grapes were de-stemmed and crushed directly into tanks for fermentation without the use of pumps. Cold maceration for five days before the fermentation starts spontaneously. The fermentation took place in wooden upright (foudre) fermenters. Pump-overs, délastage and punching down of the cap were implemented twice a day for extraction until fermentation was completed.  The wine spent a total of 20 months in 27% new French oak demi muid barrels and the rest being older French barrels. There are minimal rackings during maturation.

Tasting Notes

The wine displays a stunning deep purple colour with a ruby red rim. The nose leads with notes of ripe blueberries and blackberries intermeshed with subtle clove spice. There are aromas of cedar and vanilla giving a beautiful perfume which supports the hint of blue violets emanating from the glass. The palate is classy and refined with rich dark fruit and a silky mid-palate.  The wine leaves one with a dry chalky finish with a hint of a pepper spice.

Technical Details