Keermont Syrah is a blend of three different Syrah vineyard sites growing on Keermont Vineyards - Steepside Syrah: Growing on a North facing slope in deep, red clay-rich soils; Topside Syrah: An unirrigated west facing vineyard planted at 400m above sea level on rocky sandstone-based soil; and Sweetwater Syrah: Situated in a rocky valley below the Fleurfontein spring. 2017 was an excellent growing season on Keermont. Despite a drier than usual Winter, there was strong growth in the vineyards during Springtime. This led to the formation of a good healthy crop which ripened evenly during the warm, dry Summer. Harvest started fairly early but was put on hold after a heavy rainfall in late January. This rejuvenated the vines and allowed for extended ripening which raised the general quality. One of largest and healthiest crops yet was recorded, and grapes came in with great analysis and concentration. Small parcels of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500 and 225-litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration on 9 November 2017. 12,605 bottles and 158 magnums were produced. Bottled at 14%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: The bouquet is explosive with spicy red fruit and notes of sandalwood, tea leaf, cloves, and orange rind.

Palate: The wine has a dry, gentle entry onto the palate, and opens up with cherry and raspberry flavours complimented by savoury spice and a black pepper note.

Finish: A gentle, but tight tannin structure and good natural acid keep the flavours focused into a tidy succulent finish. 

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