The Landscape Series Syrah On Sandstone

Perfect with slow-roasted lamb, grilled venison, or roasted aubergine with herbs and smoky spices.

The Syrah on Sandstone site is mountainous and made up of broken Sandstone, making it incredibly tough for vineyards to grow. This merciless environment leads to natural low vigour and minimal yields, resulting in a complex, unique wine. Although looking strong and happy, our sandstone syrah blocks bear very little fruit with tremendous concentration.

Aged in 500L barrels for 18 months, with second and third-fill French Oak used.

The fruit was hand-picked into small crates and transferred directly into our cold room, where it remained overnight. About 40% of the crop was destemmed, with the rest left as whole clusters. The wine was fermented wild in small, open-top fermenters with extended post fermentation maceration.

Gabriëlskloof produces fine wines that reflect our own terroir's complexity, richness, and diversity, together with some irresistible old vine treasures along the way. As a result, our wines are elegant and complex yet accessible and enjoyable. We are a family-owned and run winery with sustainability, conservation, and community at the heart of our approach.