Kaapzicht Suidooster Shiraz-2021

Perched high in Bottelary, these vineyards have one of the best views of Table Mountain. Here, the prevailing south-easter or suidooster wind gusting off False Bay is fierce and unrelenting. As it carves its way around the granitic outcrops between the vines it delivers small berries, shaping a Syrah with deep concentration and refinement.

Vines planted in 2001 on weathered granite soil. Yield of 4-6 tons per hectare.

From one of the highest lying vineyards on Kaapzicht at 320m above sea-level, these grapes are hand-harvested, and destemmed with whole-berry fermentation. After gentle pressing the wine undergoes malolactic conversion in stainless steel tanks. The wine is racked to 300l barrels for 16 months.

Notes of violets and black pepper with bright red fruit. A focused and accessible palate defines this very attractive and concentrated Shiraz.