Biodynamic Syrah 2017

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Nuschka de Vos
Main Variety - Shiraz
Alcohol - 13.69 %vol
pH - 3.75
RS - 2.6 g/l
Total Acid - 5.1 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.70 g/l
SO2 - 64 mg/l
Free SO2 - 29 mg/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full


Accolades

Wine Advocate - 90+
Neal Martin / Vinous - 91+
Tim Atkin - 93
Decanter - 93
Platter's Guide - 4 Stars

Tasting Notes

A perfumed and complex nose with upfront red fruit, violets and some spicy aromatics. Darker fruits and slight white pepper undertones follow through the palate is fresh and vibrant with juicy tannins and a well balanced structure. Layers of cranberries, cherries and aniseed gives an elegant and well refined wine that will want you reaching for another glass.

Ageing Potential

Drink now or until 2024.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

About The Harvest

The Syrah grapes are handpicked.

In The Cellar

The Syrah grapes are handpicked and hand sorted. A third of the whole bunch clusters are crushed by foot and thereafter the remaining 70% is destemmed into concrete tanks. Spontaneous, natural fermentation occurs with minimal punch downs and pump overs. Natural malolactic fermentation occurs in older French casks and larger 2500L Foudres. The wine ages for 14 months in oak and another 3 months in stainless steel to harmonise after final blending.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Biodynamic Syrah 2020 Nuschka de Vos Shiraz
Biodynamic Syrah 2018 Nuschka de Vos Shiraz
Biodynamic Syrah 2017 Nuschka de Vos Shiraz
ARA - Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol use Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.