Sutherland Syrah 2016
Our Syrah is full bodied with inviting aromas of black berries, plums and savoury spice, with great texture on the palate and a long, juicy finish.
Maturation
Will develop well for 5 years.
Food Pairing
The spicy character of this wine lends itself to stews and grilled beef.
Winemaker's Comments
This wine shows inviting aromas of black berries, plums and savoury spice, with great texture on the palate and a long, juicy finish. The components were aged in French oak barrels for 18 months before blending and bottling.
All Vintages
R170.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101-14 |
| Soil type | Tukulu / Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted 2004, 2005 |
| Plant density | 2353 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur |
| Yield | 12 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | A moderate summer with very little rain resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes |
| Picking date | 9 March 2016 |
| Grape sugar | 24.7 °B |
| Acidity | 5.27 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.45 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Natural occurring yeasts |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 28 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over for 5 days, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. |
| Wood Maturation | 18 months in barrel. 20% new French oak, balance 3rd and 4th fill barrels |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 2.2 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.38 |
| Total acid | 5.9 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Maturation | 2019 – 2025 |
The Current Range
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