Biodynamic Syrah

This Syrah pairs well with a variety of dishes, including cured cheeses, spicy foods, and red meats. Its spiced and aromatic profile complements dishes with similar flavor components​.

This wine is produced from Syrah grapes grown on the Reyneke Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The vineyards are located on the slopes of Polkadraai Hills, with granitic and sandy loam soils, providing ideal conditions for biodynamic farming. The estate emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating ecological balance and natural health of the vineyards​.

It undergoes maturation for 12 months in seasoned oak barrels and large 2500L foudres. Following this, the wine is bottle-aged for an additional nine months before release​.

The winemaking process for the 2020 vintage includes spontaneous fermentation, with 30% of the grapes left as whole bunches to enhance structure and complexity. The wine is fermented in a combination of open-top concrete fermenters and submerged cap fermenters.

Biodynamic Winemaking. The future lies right at the beginning. There's a lot to be said for the way wine used to be made. Back when the Reyneke farm first began as ‘Uitzicht’ in1863 there were no chemicals or technological advancements. Just the land and nature. Uitzicht (which is the Dutch for ‘View’) is perched overlooking Stellenbosch and False Bay. It has north east and south facing slopes. The best land is planted with vines and the remainder complements the vineyards with pasture compost-making and pockets of wilderness. It’s the kind of balance that’s far more important than ensuring the spreadsheets all balance out. And it’s the true time-honoured tradition of winemaking.