Grapes for the Benguela Cove Syrah 2020 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. Matured for 18 months, 30% new French oak. Residual sugar: 2.4g/l. Bottled at 14.5%. (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-chiselled tannin and an assertive acidity concludes with notes of dark chocolate.

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