Riebeeksriver Syrah
This wine was produced from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, which is situated on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountains on the Malmesbury side. These vineyards are planted on schist and clay soils on the Southern and Western slopes of the farm. All components were sorted by an optic sorting machine to ensure only the best quality grapes are used for this wine. Wine was fermented in a combination of Italian Concrete tanks and stainless steel tanks. Ageing in 225L French oak barrels for approximately 16-18 months completed the maturation period.
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4.5* - Platters
Riebeeksriver Syrah
This wine was produced from grapes from our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, which is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains on the Malmesbury side. These vineyards are planted on schist and clay soils on the Southern and Western slopes of the farm. Fermentation took place in a combination of Italian concrete (Nico Velo) and Stainless steel tanks, with each fermentation vessel contributing to the finesse and bright fruit evident in this wine. The wine was aged in 225L, French oak barrels for approximately 10 to 12moths. No new oak was used for aging this wine.
Tasting NotesRiebeeksriver Syrah
The grapes for the Syrah are all from vineyards located on our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland. Fermentation took place in a combination of Italian concrete and Stainless steel tanks, with each fermentation vessel contributing to the finesse and fruit evident in this wine. The wine was aged in 225L, French oak barrels for approximately 10 to 12moths. No new oak was used for aging this wine.
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4* - Platters
Tasting Notes
A mix of ripe, dark blue and black berries and plum fruit, brushed with spice and herbs. Succulent entry to the mouth with immediate plump, plush blueberry and plum. That rounded berry vibrance makes way for a squeeze of chalky tannin and dry oak grip which balances the fruit well. Lovely inky licorice adds intrigue. Suave, genteel and elegant with a glossy, smoothly varnished long farewell.
Vintage Notes
The prolonged drought South Africa experienced, resulted in lower yields and visibly smaller bunches. The 2018 vintage indicated promising wines with good fruit. Advantageously the drier weather resulted in healthy vines with little or no pests and disease.
Average Temperature
18.1°C
Rainfall
652.1mm
Harvesting
15/02/2018 - 28/02/2018
Origin of fruit
Riebeeksrivier, Swartland
Soil Type
Shale
Yield
9ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Gentle herbaceous base note of dried lavender underpins more typical fynbos, blue and black fruit on the nose. A structured, elegant yet powerful wine, the palate delivers black cherry, plum and dried herb flavours with a subtle punctuation of black pepper. Layered and complex, the ripe fruit is both succulent and beautifully integrated with the oak, which adds a light, dry tannin frame. The finish is long and refined.
Vintage Notes
Harvest yield was slightly higher than initially expected even with 2017 being the second consecutive dry and hot year. Cooler nights during the growing season and the absence of heatwaves in February, ensured more even ripening and helped to buffer against the drought. The dry conditions resulted in healthy vineyards with smaller berries giving us good colour and flavour concentration.
Average Temperature
18.2°C
Rainfall
535.2mm
Harvesting
07/02/2017 - 14/02/2017
Origin of fruit
Riebeeksrivier, Swartland
Soil Type
Shale and Clay
Yield
9ton/ha
Tasting Notes
This wine displays aromatics of Fynbos with herbaceous whiffs, extending to plum and dark fruit characteristics on the nose. Hints of lavender presents interesting floral notes. This wine is a bold, structured and powerful wine yet simultaneously refined. Supple oak tannin provides a frame for the plum fruit flavour and complements the light, peppery spice lift. The palate is savoury and appealing with a velvety texture from the well-judged seamless oak integration. It is layered and complex with a long defined finish.
Vintage Notes
With 2015 being the start of the drought in SA, smaller yields were observed which promised exceptional wines and from our experience, it did not disappoint! 2015 is widely been regarded as one of the best vintages in decades in South Africa thus far. The wines typically show a lot of structure and depth with good aging potential.
Average Temperature
19.9°C
Rainfall
674.8mm
Harvesting
4 February 2015 - 26 February 2015
Origin of fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Shale and Clay
Yield
8 ton/ha
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