Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah

R175.00

The Lighthouse Collection was created to entice the palate with all the special qualities brought to you by a cool climate wine but meant to be more approachable and accessible in its youth. As an ode to the treacherous yet extraordinary coast, a lighthouse was built overlooking the vineyards, Bot River lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The vineyards selected for this wine was meant to evoke the inherent spiciness Syrah is known for. 

True to the varietal, one is lured closer with delicious dark fruit, a rich perfume and a savoury gloss with hints of pepper. Juicy ripe tannins add structure with a youthful freshness to perch the bold fruit. The fruit follows through beautifully with a salty finish that lingers on the palate.

Albeit upfront and evocative, the wine was executed with restraint for a balanced end result. Young yet forthcoming, it is evident the winemaker followed a hands-off approach not to let the oak overpower the honest essence of this wine. Ageing potential: 3 – 5 years from vintage.

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Description

WINE OF ORIGIN: WALKER BAY

Winemaker’s Notes:

The vines were managed with great care to aid even ripening and complexity. The grapes were cooled overnight followed by bunch- and berry sorting the next morning. After three days of cold maceration, the juice was allowed to warm up to 16 C. To enhance the intrinsic qualities of Syrah, the must was inoculated with selected yeast strains to accentuate spicy and fruity aromas.

Alcoholic fermentation lasted about eight days during which gentle pump overs encouraged delicate flavour and colour extraction. Pressed off the skins when fermentation was completed, the wine was settled in tank and transferred to the barrels for malolactic fermentation to smooth out its edges.

Oak maturation: 12 Months. Barrel: 100% French.

 

 

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