Clonal selection elgin syrah

A myriad of bright, enticing aromas that oscillate between dried lucerne flowers, Japanese green pepper, toast and allspice. Medium weight, the wine has a linear palate shape, soft powdery texture and fresh acidity. It is an elegant wine with a beautiful interplay between its lifted flavours, depth of concentration and fine sandpaper tannins. Dried lucerne flowers, white pepper, liquorice, and vanilla-infused oat bran give plenty of interest, leading to a long, satisfying finish. A real depth of flavour with a dry, smooth extended finish will reward those who cellar this vintage for the next 5-8 years.

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Selected from 5 small parcels of Syrah.

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This Syrah went through a 17-month maturation. No finings were necessary, and the wine was simply racked and bottled unfiltered.

A small number of artisanal coopers were selected from Burgundy and Rhone, with only French oak chosen. Importantly, each clone and soil type were micro-vinified as separate batches. Each batch used an algorithm that we have developed to ascertain which coopers work best and how many new and used barrels are utilised.

Overall, the average in 2020 was 43% new oak matured in 12 barriques, 7 Puncheon and the rest in breathable eggs.

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Alcohol: 13.2% | pH: 3.55 | RS: 2.6 g/l

R695