Tanagra Syrah 2022
A spicy and elegant Syrah from old vines
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The McGregor valley is ‘Shiraz country’ – it provides ideal conditions for producing spicy Shiraz/Syrah. This Tanagra Syrah is not as ‘heavy’ as the typical Shiraz of this area, but more resembles an Old-World, French, Syrah, being somewhat leaner and elegant in style. It is perfect to enjoy now or within the next 5 – 6 years. |
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| Vintage | 2022 | |
| Vineyard | South-facing, slightly sloped vineyard at Tanagra (McGregor) on rocky Karoo soil and surrounded by Karoo fynbos and veld | |
| Vines | 1.5 ha planted in 1998/9, Rootstock Richter 99. 5000 number of vines trellised in a North – South row direction on a 5 wire system | |
| Yield | 2 tons/ha | |
| Vinification |
The grapes were handpicked early in the morning and then cooled down to 14 degree C overnight. Wild-yeast fermented in fermentation tanks, with manual punching various times a day and then very gentle pressing. Malolactic fermentation in 500 and 225 litre older French oak barrels for 10 months. Only very light filtering, sediment may occur. |
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| analysis | 13% Alc., PH 3.69, RS 3.46, TA 5.6 | |
| Tasting notes |
Light purple colour. Ethereal white pepper spiciness and violet floral notes on the nose. Dark chocolate and dried sour cherries. Lighter and elegant style of Syrah with appealing tannin structure. Long spicy finish. |
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| Ratings |
Tim Atkin 91 Points; Platters 4 Stars |
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| Cases produced | 520 cases (x 6 bottles) | |