Keermont Syrah

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Keermont Syrah is a blend of three different Syrah vineyard sites: Steepside Syrah: growing on a North facing slope in deep, red clay-rich soils; this vineyard generally produces softer full bodied wines with rich, spicy flavours. Topside Syrah: an unirrigated west facing vineyard planted 400m above sea level on rocky sandstone-based soil. Topside Syrah is usually an aromatic wine with a solid structure and high natural acid. Sweetwater Syrah: situated in a rocky valley below the Fleur Fontein spring, this is the coolest of the three Syrah sites and ripens the latest. Sweetwater Syrah is normally lighter and elegant in style with a herbal aroma. A small percentage of Mourvedre is added to bring some extra tannin structure and complexity. 

Small parcels of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand, and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 20 months maturing in seasoned 500 and 225 litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand. 

A bright blood red colour with a lighter hue. The bouquet is enticing with strawberries and other red fruit and notes of sandalwood, tea leaf, cloves and orange rind. The wine has a gentle entry onto the palate. It exudes vibrant flavours of cherry and raspberry, complemented by savoury spice, and a vanilla note. A soft, but tight tannin structure and good natural acidity keep the flavours focused into a tidy succulent finish.