Keermont Topside Syrah 2016

Keermont Topside Syrah 2016

Vineyards

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Winemaking and Maturation

All grapes used in producing this wine come from our Topside Syrah block (1.7Ha). Small parcels of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. Fermentation is carried out by yeast, which occurs naturally on the grape skins and in the winery.

Red wines spend three to four weeks fermenting and macerating on the skins in small open-top tanks with one or two gentle ‘punch-downs’ performed per day. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 225L and 500L French oak barrels before being bottled by hand, and only 2822 bottles and 50 magnums were produced.

Tasting Notes

Dark plummy red in colour, the Topside Syrah is shy at first, but opens into a beautiful bouquet of black fruit with hints of ripe cherries, rose petals and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is tight and savoury with bold, grippy tannin structure.

This anchors the powerful dark fruit with hints of herbs and pepper. The finish is long and focused with juicy, succulent fruit notes and lingering tannins.

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