I Wonder If You Are Lonesome Tonight Syrah

70% of the fruit was from Swartland. It was 100% destemmed and macerated for 2 weeks with very gentle cap submersion. Then, it was pressed briefly into a settling tank and then into barrel to finish the last few moments of fermentation. 30% Botriver fruit filled whole-bunch into a tightly fit tank with some light foot stomping to a 10-day inert maceration with no interference. After being gently pressed into a settling tank and then into barrel for the final part of fermentation, both batches are racked early after the completion of malolactic fermentation.

Picked from two vineyards on opposite sides of the cape. The first in the swartland, giving depth and weight. The second from the more temperate climate of Botriver to usher in more red fruit and vibrance. The intention behind this wine is to walk the fine line between a wine that shows intensity with depth of character and a wine that is light on its feet with energy and focus.

Aged for a further 9 months in barrel, bottled, and aged for a further year before release.