Glass Collection Syrah

This Syrah pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, such as lamb or beef, and dishes featuring spicy sausages. Its balanced structure and spicy notes also complement hearty stews and barbecued fare.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from Glenelly Estate, situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. The 2022 vintage experienced a cooler growing season, with sufficient rainfall during winter to replenish soil moisture. These conditions contributed to balanced vine growth and the development of grapes with excellent flavor concentration.

The wine matured for 12 months in well-seasoned 500L French oak barrels, predominantly 5th and 6th fill. This approach imparts subtle oak influence, allowing the varietal character of Syrah to shine through.

Upon harvest, the grapes underwent a combination of whole cluster, destemmed, and submerged cap fermentations, depending on the characteristics of each block. Fermentation occurred naturally, with up to two pump-overs per day. Post-fermentation, the wine was left on the skins for 1–3 weeks to enhance structure and complexity.

Winemaker Dirk and assistant Lehandri endeavour to make Glenelly wines as naturally as possible with wild yeast fermentation and little to no acidification. The team follows a minimal intervention approach to winemaking yet intensive sorting and care is taken when receiving the grapes. We use France’s most recognised coopers (mostly from Taransaud, Boutes and Sylvain) to ensure a gentle and precise elevage, preserving the identity of the terroir of Glenelly. Hygiene is of utmost importance in the cellar and a combination of both hot water and ozonated water is used for cleaning.