{"product_id":"waterkloof-syrah-75cl","title":"Waterkloof Syrah 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaterkloof Syrah is an exceptionally elegant, Northern Rhône-style red wine produced in the windswept Schapenberg sub-region of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made only when a specific vineyard block yields something truly extraordinary, this bottling represents only the third wine ever released under the flagship Waterkloof label. Crafted by winemaker Nadia Langenegger, it expresses the cool-climate purity, natural restraint, and distinct coastal terroir of this biodynamic, ocean-facing estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its remarkable purity, Northern Rhône elegance, and gentle, low-intervention winemaking. Sourced from a single, south-facing granite plot just five kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, it undergoes traditional foot-treading and whole-bunch wild-yeast fermentation in open-top French oak foudres. Aged for 30 months in large, seasoned oak barrels, it offers a supple, plush mouthfeel structured with fine tannins that ensure it is built to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted from a single, south-facing Syrah block planted on granite soils fully exposed to cooling ocean breezes. In the gravitational cellar, the whole bunches undergo spontaneous fermentation using wild yeasts in old, open-top French oak foudres. The team utilizes gentle foot-treading and manual punch-downs across 20 wooden fermenters to gently extract juice and fine-grained tannins. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 30 months in old 600-litre French oak barrels before bottling with no additions other than minimal sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it reveals a deep ruby-purple hue. The nose is lifted and highly expressive, offering intense aromas of crushed red berries, fresh plum, and blackberry intertwined with black pepper, dried Mediterranean herbs, and subtle smoky undertones. On the palate, it is full, fleshy, and broad, displaying layered dark fruit supported by fresh acidity and fine, well-integrated tannins. It concludes with a long, savoury, and beautifully textured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its savoury depth, spicy aromatics, and refined structure, this flagship South African Syrah is a fantastic match for rich, slow-cooked meat dishes. It pairs magnificently with roast leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, and venison casseroles. It is also an excellent companion for wild mushroom risotto, grilled duck breast, and aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55091741655383,"sku":"123109","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Waterkloof_Syrah_2023_75cl.jpg?v=1790159281","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/waterkloof-syrah-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}