Colombo Wines

Syrah

Name: Syrah
Brand: Colombo Wines
Price: 295 ZAR
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Syrah/Shiraz•Western Cape•South Africa

1 bottle750 ml•R175 delivery

R295

Case of 6750 ml each•R175 delivery

R1,770

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Taste profile

Type

Red Wine

On the palate

"65% Elgin destemmed grapes, 35% Bot River grapes, fermented whole-bunch. Red and black berries, olive, a hint of fynbos, a touch of reduction, some meatiness, white pepper and other spice. Good fruit expression, moderate acidity and fine, lightly grippy tannins. Well balanced – immediately approachable but not at all facile." Christian Eedes

Fynbos

Blackberry

Olive

White Pepper

Cultivar

Region

Appellation

Country

Alcohol

13.5%

Cellaring potential

3 to 5 years

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Some wines are driven by ideas and others just happen. In this case I was inspired by the Syrahs of the Southern Rhone in France. Wines that were fresh and light, yet savory and with depth. The idea came about to try and make a wine that walked a similar tightrope, but in it’s own unique South African way. To do so this wine comes from two cool climate vineyards in the South Coast of South Africa. The first was picked to represent vibrancy, fruit and freshness. The other to rein in the more serious characteristics associated with a syrah, black olive, black pepper and the likes. The result is a wine that is young and approachable, but with depth and feeling, walking its finely balanced line between business and pleasure. Like a mullet. Business at the front. Party at the back.