Zevenwacht Syrah 2018

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

The Syrah shows concentrated raspberry and black berry fruit, that opens to a floral perfume with white pepper and herbs on the nose. The palate has dense fruit intensity with a velvety mid palate, that finishes with a fine peppery tannin.

Technical Analysis
alc	14.5
rs	3.0
pH	3.53
ta	5.3
Wine Information
Accolades	Vintage 2017 2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver
Brand Group	Zevenwacht Estate
Other
Winemaker	Hagen Viljoen
Variety	Shiraz
BlendPercent	100% Shiraz
FoodSuggest	We’ve tried it with a few variations of lamb such as lamb loin chops spiced with salt, black pepper and rosemary, leg of lamb slow roasted, well salted, peppered and served with roast potatoes, sweet potatoes and spicy gravy. Oven roasted vegetables with rosemary and garlic could be a vegan alternative. Serve: At a pleasing 16 - 18° (not too cold and not our summer room temperature)
Ageing	Definite aging ability in the right conditions - from 5 to 10 years.
Cellar	The fermentation temperature peaked at 28°C with regular pump-overs to ensure even extraction and 15% of the wine was whole bunch fermented. The wine was matured for 14 months in 500l French oak barrels,with 20% new oak. Barrel Treatment: Avg 14 Months, 20% New Oak
Harvest	The grapes were harvested at full phenolic ripeness, resulting in beautiful fruit expression and soft elegant tannin.
Vineyard	South-Westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 230- 250m above sea level on decomposed granite soils. The vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system and we yield approximately eight tons per hectare.
Style
body	Full
style	Dry
taste	Fragrant
type	Red
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	1
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle