This Syrah is a tribute to the seasons that shape the wine and a reflection of the Jurgen’s passion for Syrah. Made from a difficult-to-farm bush-vine vineyard in the Swartland, this wine is all about the power and complexity of the Syrah. The grapes were whole-bunch fermented under semi-carbonic conditions for 10 days, allowing the stems to contribute freshness without overpowering the fruit. Aged for 12 months in 500L barrels, the wine underwent a “rack and return” process to enhance its purity and definition. The 2023 Syrah offers a beautiful balance of dark fruit and savory notes, with a rich, textured palate and a long, structured finish.
Intellego Syrah 2023
R340.00
In stock
“Our philosophy remains minimal intervention during the winemaking process and the wines are a celebration of the hard work done in the vineyard. For us it is intuitive winegrowing, an evolution through experimentation on small pockets of land selected in the Swartland Appellation.”
― Jurgen Gouws
Intellego Wines owner and winemaker, Jurgen Gouws, is originally from the Eastern Cape but now calls the Swartland home. He has worked with some of that area’s most celebrated names (Eben Sadie, Tom Lubbe, Craig Hawkins). Jurgen’s cartoonishly idiosyncratic labels are one of his hallmarks.
Jurgen favours a natural approach – think organic farming and minimal intervention (no yeast, acid, enzymes or fining; limited sulphur and filtration) in the cellar. He currently makes the wines at Annex Kloof on the Paardeberg. W.O. Swartland | 100% Syrah
Abbotsdale | Koffieklip
Planted in 2002 | Dry farm bush vines
Northeast-facing slopes
Fermented whole bunch under semi carbonic conditions for 10 days. Aged in old 500L French Oak barrels for 11 months.
Alc: 12.5%
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