Keermont

Syrah 'Steepside'

Syrah 'Steepside'

Syrah Steepside
  • 100% Syrah
  • Planted in 2005 on steep mid-slope on the Helderberg Mountain range, 300 MASL
  • Red clay loam soils with high levels of iron and quartzite
  • Hand harvested in small batches
  • Each parcel is fermented separately with indigenous yeast in open top fermenters
  • Aged 20 months in seasoned French oak barriques
  • Bottling is carried out by hand with no filtration

Info

Producer:
Keermont
Vintage:
2019
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-KER-32-19 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-11-03
"Black currants, black plums, cracked pepper, roasted thyme and soy on the nose. It's deep, savory and mineral, with a full body and firm but very fine tannins. Long and focused. Drink or hold."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2017
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
96
Date
2022-01-01
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-09-01
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2022-08-01
2017
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2022-11-01
2017
Wine Enthusiast
Score
91
Date
2023-10-01