Cape Of Good Hope

Riebeeksrivier Syrah

Name: Western Slopes
Brand: Cape Of Good Hope
Price: 200 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Platter's 4.5 (1 reviews)

Syrah/Shiraz from Swartland, South Africa

4.5

R160

Bottle size:

750 ml

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60+ in stock

Fulfilled by

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Intriguing blend of black fruit – ripe plum and black cherry – mingled with spice, fynbos, dried herb and olives can be found aromatically. Succulence is the first impression in the mouth – followed swiftly by what the nose promised: the dark, ripe plum flavour, dried herbs, black olive and fynbos along with spice and a creamy, buttery mouthfeel. Gentle hint of earthy cocoa powder too. Superbly balanced, rounded and poised with the fruit in harmony with acid, as well as the oak it has matured in. There’s a sense of leashed power, refinement and elegance to this wine, as if it has yet to reach its best expression. Long, rewarding tail. Will compensate patience if well cellared, as befits the exceptional 2021 vintage.

Ripe Plum

Dried Herbs

Black Olive

Cocoa

Grapes are handpicked into small lug boxes and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks to preserve their quality and freshness. To guarantee that only the highest quality grapes were used in the winemaking process, every component was sorted using an optic sorting machine. Stainless steel and Italian concrete tanks were used for the primary fermentation. Gentle winemaking processes were used with minimal intervention to preserve the essence of the Riebeeksrivier terroir.

The grapes for this wine were grown on our Riebeeksrivier farm in the Swartland, situated on the Malmesbury side of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains. This part of the Swartland yields some of the highest quality grapes in the region. The southern and western slopes of the property have a variety of soil types, including schist, quartz, and Table Mountain sandstone. The combination of different aspects and soil types yields concentrated yet refined wines with a richer fruit profile. The 2021 vintage on Riebeeksrivier began later than usual, driven by cooler weather conditions throughout the growing season. Ample winter rainfall replenished water reserves, supporting healthy vine growth, well-formed bunches, and good berry size. The extended ripening period allowed us to harvest at optimal ripeness, achieving excellent colour, flavour concentration, and naturally higher acidity. These conditions favoured balance and freshness in the wines, with many showing refined structure and ageing potential. Wine drinkers can look forward to expressive, well-defined wines from this standout vintage.

Cape Of Good Hope

This is a range created in recognition of the Cape of Good Hope’s vinous heritage which stretches back more than 350 years when the first Governor of the Cape planted grapes. These unique wines are the result of irreplaceable parcels of old vines and site specific terroirs. The labels reflect the grape variety as well as the origin and singular characters behind them.