- 69% Syrah, 15% Tinta Barocca, 11% Grenache, 4% Cinsault, 1% Carignan
- Sourced from seven sustainably farmed vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland, aged 6-47 years
- The must was initially pigeaged once a day
- 60% whole bunch fermentation with indigenous yeast fermentation began and the wine was pigeaged twice a day, with temperature not allowed to exceed 28ºC
- Maceration lasted just under 4 weeks, then trained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation
- Aged for 11 months in 3rd and 4th fill French oak 225L barrels & 500L demi-muids
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MKS-02-20 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2022-11-08