Swartland WO
94% Syrah
6% Grenache Noir
This wine is a blend of Syrah and Grenache. The Syrah is grown on schist soils, with a low yield of 2.5 tons/hectare, resulting in deep concentration. The Grenache is planted in iron-rich red soils, which lend perfume and elegance to the final blend. In the cellar, the Syrah grapes are 100% whole-bunch fermented and aged in large 500-liter barrels. The Grenache is destemmed and aged in smaller barriques. Both wines receive one pump-over during fermentation, and the wines are blended after several months in oak.
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za 93/100:
94% Syrah and 6% Grenache Noir – Syrah 100% whole-bunch fermented and matured in a combination of concrete tank and 500-litre barrel, Grenache destemmed, barrique. A touch of reduction precedes notes of dark berries, olive, lavender, fynbos and liquorice. The palate is robust – dense fruit, moderate acidity and sleek tannins. Just a hint of sweetness adds to the plushness. Alc: 14%.
