Z Collection Syrah

Pairs beautifully with venison, so try dishes like a pepper crusted Kudu fillet or slow roasted Springbuck shanks.

South-Westerly facing slopes ranging in altitude from 230-250m above sea level on decomposed granite soils. The vines are trellised on a seven-wire hedge system and we yield approximately eight tons per hectare.

The wine was matured for 12 months in seasoned 1000L Foudres.

The grapes were hand harvested at 23.5 Balling to capture vibrant fruit and spice. 50% of the wine was fermented under carbonic maceration and the remainder was done with varying portions of whole cluster in open top fermenters.

Zevenwacht is a Stellenbosch wine estate with a 300-year history and vineyards across its maritime home farm and Zevenrivieren on the Helshoogte Pass. Known for Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Tin Mine blends, the estate combines regional character with a strong focus on vineyard-led winemaking.