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Richard Kershaw Wines G.P.S. Series Klein River Syrah 2018
£268.74
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6 bottle(s) at £44.79 per bottle.
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AHD5540218A
Richard Kershaw Wines G.P.S. Series Klein River Syrah 2018
- Grapes Syrah 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Klein River
- Abv 13.5 %
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 2.5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Richard Kershaw MW
- Closure Diam
- Juicy Morello cherry flavours are layered with complex notes of liquorice, gorse bush, baked plums and bay leaf, underpinned by a textured palate and a long, lush finish. Heady aromas of black pepper, cinnamon stick and black cherry lead to a succulent and voluminous palate. Lush Morello cherry flavours are layered with liquorice, baked lums and bay leaf, underpinned by fine, grippy tannins.
The grapes were hand-picked, manually sorted and destemmed before being transferred uncrushed into open-topped fermenters. The grapes underwent three-day maceration before spontaneous fermentation began with wild yeasts. Gentle pigeage took place, and skin contact lasted for 19 days. The wine was then racked to the barrel by gravity, and the remaining pomace was basket-pressed. The malolactic conversion took place in a barrel, followed by 16 months’ maturation, of which 38.4% was in new oak, 76.0% was aged in 500-litre barrels, and 24% in 'breathable' concrete eggs. The wine was racked and bottled, unfined and unfiltered.
Heady aromas of black pepper, cinnamon stick and black cherry lead to a succulent and voluminous palate. Lush Morello cherry flavours are layered with liquorice, baked plums and bay leaf, underpinned by fine, grippy tannins.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The G.P.S. (Grape Positioning System) series is made from exciting small parcels of fruit selected from carefully chosen vineyards outside the Elgin Valley. The grapes for this wine come from the Klein River ward, one of the smallest wine wards in South Africa. Almost 20 years ago, the first Syrah vines were planted in an area traditionally used for sheep and wheat farming. Three hectares were set aside for Syrah on shale-derived Glenrosa soil. These soils are normally the hallmark of warmer areas. Still, these vines nestle against the Klein River Mountain range, which, combined with the nearby Akkedis Valley, provide a portal through which the cool sea breezes from the Walker Bay penetrate, creating a mild meso-climate in summer. The SH1 clone vines are trellised with an open canopy to maximise sunlight and aid air circulation. Wines from these vines are highly acclaimed and consistently win multiple awards. |
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