WO Stellenbosch
Swanesang is a pure expression from one of the last traditionally bushvine Syrah vineyards in Stellen- bosch. A mere 0.8 ha single vineyard planted in 1996-1999 in the old ‘treinspoor’ method close to the ocean. Maritime winds and duplex granite derived soils play a key role in this vineyards character. Mostly whole cluster stem inclusion during a slow submerged cap fermentation and further ageing on its fine lees in large format concrete and older barrels for 11 months. Swanesang holds a distinctively complex, weightless intensity, and captivating authenticity as a coastal Stellenbosch Syrah.
Christian Eedes (Winemag): “Quite pronounced tar-like reduction on the nose before red and blackberries, violets and pepper. The palate has excellent fruit purity, lively acidity and powdery tannins. Direct without being too linear, refined and harmonious. But for that reduction, this might have rated even higher…
95/100.”
