False Bay, `Old School` Syrah

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False Bay Vineyards

Elegant with bramble fruits, earthiness, structure, fine tannins and a refreshing natural acidity.

Producer Information

An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make `real` wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.

False Bay Vineyards is proud to be a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Biodiversity Champion and certified by WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association). All of their wines are Vegan friendly.

Wine Making

The grapes for False Bay Old School Syrah stem primarily from two vineyards in Stellenbosch. The attraction to these coastal, vineyards were the cooler temperatures and low yields of small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries.

Made by Waterkloof`s talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast (a small portion whole-bunch) and then raised in large wooden casks (or `foudre` en Francais). No additions other than sulphur as a preservative.

Tasting Note

Wild yeast fermentation, low yields and ageing in large French oak foudre are what defines this savoury and appealing Syrah. Full yet elegant with bramble fruits and also some earth and meaty aromas. The palate is structured and elegant with fine tannins and a refreshing natural acidity.

Food Matching

Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes.

Technical Details

Colour Red
Style Still
Country South Africa
Region Coastal Region
Abv 14%
Grapes 100% Shiraz
Wine Body Full
More Features Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Sustainable
Oak Ageing Light
Closure Type Screw Cap
Case Size 6
Unit Size 75 CL
Sulphites Low
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Price : £9.50