Erika O. Syrah Stellenbosch 2018

Syrah from 17 and 8 year-old vineyard in Firgrove planted on decomposed granite soils.
An elegant cool climate Stellenbosch Syrah, to showcase vibrant fresh aromatics and perfume with a silky
smooth and textured mouthfeel. Crafted to give the best expression of the terroir from which the grapes are
sourced. The wine is complex and expressive. It shows excellent purity of fruit and elegance with great texture,
complexity and structure, as well as having outstanding cellaring potential.
Fermented in open top barrels with 3 gentle punch downs per day. Matured in 1st
to 3rd fill 300 li and 500 li French oak barrels for 14 months. 35 % 1st fill barrel, 35 % 2nd fill barrel and 30 % 3rd
fill.