Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015

Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015

Vineyards

Western Cape, South Africa

Winemaking and Maturation

Grapes are handpicked into small lug boxes. Every component is sorted using an optic sorting machine. Stainless steel and Italian concrete tanks are used for primary fermentation. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to a barrel for malolactic fermentation. It is matured for 10 to 12 months in 225-litre French oak wood barriques.

Tasting Notes

An intriguing and alluring melange of fynbos, soft Agen prune, pepper, berry compote and liquorice with both an earthy and floral edge. T he initial impression on the palate is all ripe blue and black fruit – and the power associated with them, but then it softens and becomes altogether more tempting with deeper cocoa powder and buchu flavours. The texture and mouthfeel is velvety and smooth, so supple and seamless – as is the use of oak. T he wood provides a frame or skeleton but never imposes itself. The harmony of tannin and fruit is impressive and superbly meshed. Refined, lingering tail with both licorice and lavender on the farewell. It will reward patience and good cellaring.

Technical Details