Sutherland Syrah 2018
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.
Food Pairing
The spicy character of this wine lends itself to stews and grilled beef.
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Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Syrah 85% / Grenache 15% |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Mgt |
| Soil type | Tukulu / Bokkeveld Shale |
| Age of vines | Planted 2005 |
| Plant density | 2500 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur |
| Yield | 10.2 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Moderate summer days with very little rain, resulting in ideal growing conditions for grapes. |
| Picking date | 20 March |
| Grape sugar | 24.9 °B |
| Acidity | 5.62 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.32 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Natural occurring yeasts |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 28 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, pumped into stainless steel tanks, punch downs being done twice a day, left for 2 days before pressing, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. |
| Wood Maturation | 18 months in barrel. 15% new French oak, balance 3rd and 4th fill barrels |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 1.8 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.38 |
| Total acid | 5.8 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14% |
The Current Range
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