Grapes for the Benguela Cove Syrah 2022 were harvested from North-facing vineyards planted on chalk rich soils and iron laterites. The grapes were cooled overnight followed by both bunch- and berry sorting the next morning. After three days of cold maceration, the juice was allowed to warm up to 16°C. To enhance the intrinsic qualities of Syrah, a combination of whole bunches and destemmed berries were used, inoculated with selected yeast strains to accentuate spicy and fruity aromas. Alcoholic fermentation lasted eight days during which gentle pump-overs encouraged delicate flavour and colour extraction. Pressed of the skins when fermentation was completed, the wine was settled in tank and transferred to the barrels for malolactic fermentation to smooth out its edges Maturation took 20 months with 30% new French oak barrels used. Residual sugar: 3.0g/l. Bottled at 14%. (Bottle size 750ml)
 
Nose: Violet, plum, and blueberry followed by nuances of leather, tobacco leaf and cumin spice as it opens up over time in the glass.

Palate: As expressive and aromatic as it is, a twist awaits on the palate with a more smokey, savoury character and mouth-filling intensity.

Finish: Well-chiseled tannin and an assertive acidity concludes with notes of dark chocolate.