Dmz Syrah

This Syrah pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and dishes featuring robust flavors, complementing its rich and spicy profile.

The vineyards are located on DeMorgenzon farm in Stellenboschkloof, with soils primarily composed of weathered granite, imparting natural exuberance and youthful vigor to the wines. Planted in 2004, the trellised vines are managed to ensure high natural acidity and full flavor concentration.

The wine matured for 12 months in a combination of small French oak barrels, 3,000-liter foudres, and cement tanks, enhancing its complexity and structure.

Grapes were hand-harvested and destemmed into stainless steel fermentation tanks, with a small percentage of whole bunches included. Spontaneous fermentation occurred at temperatures between 22°C and 27°C, utilizing gentle punch-downs to extract color and tannin. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to small French oak barrels, 3,000-liter foudres, and cement tanks for maturation.

A hidden garden vineyard deep in the Stellenbosch Kloof, with sweeping views across False Bay to Cape Town, lies DeMorgenzon - a name derived from Dutch origin for “the morning sun.” From its hilltop manor, this prestigious and graceful family estate is home to Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum. Classical music drifts through the garden vineyards. The earth has music for those who listen. Viticulturally, DeMorgenzon has predominantly south-facing slopes create a cooler microclimate in an otherwise warm region. This allows for the production of finely poised, ethereal Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as sophisticated, highly aromatic Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. In keeping with their vinous philosophy, the estate is farmed regeneratively, fostering biodiversity and soil vitality to create a balanced, living ecosystem in the vineyards.