Free Reign 3rd Edition

Recommend sipping slowly over many hours in front of a crackling fire with the odd charcuterie or biltong to nibble on

65% Syrah and 35% Touriga Nacional, from two premium blocks. All from low yielding bush vines, intensity is in its’ DNA. This editions’ composition was carefully made up by placing the different grapes in layers. The first layer: Syrah as whole berries. The grapes, one by one removed from the stems and carefully placed at the bottom of the fermentation vessel. Layer two, a sheet of whole bunches from the Syrah. And the final layer we gently destemmed and crushed the Touriga Nacional. This layered vessel was left to ferment, occasionally a punch down to wet the cap. The grapes were left on the skins for 6 weeks post fermentation, to fully integrate and create this ethereal flavour profile.

Sijnn is a pioneering Malgas wine estate near the mouth of the Breede River, known for extreme vineyards, stony soils and drought-resistant varieties. Led by Charla Bosman, the range focuses on distinctive red and white blends made with minimal intervention, intensity and long-term cellaring in mind.