COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Gabriëlskloof
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gabriëlskloof Syrah 2022 is a 100% Syrah from the Bot River region of Walker Bay, South Africa. Founded by Bernhard Heyns, Gabriëlskloof is a family-owned estate with a vision to produce wines that express the complexity of their unique terroir. The region's inland location within Walker Bay, influenced by southerly winds, allows for balanced ripening. The vineyards are planted on Bokkeveld Shale and sandstone, soils known for restricting vigor and promoting concentrated fruit. The estate prioritizes sustainable farming practices and respecting the region's biodiversity. Winemaker Peter-Allan Finlayson plays a key role in shaping the estate's wines, which are recognized for their elegance and expression of place.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards grow on soils rich in Bokkeveld Shale and sandstone.
Fact 02
Estate is family-owned and run.
Fact 03
Winemaker is the founder's son-in-law.
Fact 04
Focus on respecting regional biodiversity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gabriëlskloof Syrah 2022 is crafted using 100% Syrah grapes. Winemaking techniques can include 100% whole bunch fermentation, with fermentation occurring in 500-liter barrels or clay amphorae. The wine undergoes an 18-month aging process, with some bottlings utilizing up to 30% new French oak, while others are aged in older French oak barrels or clay amphorae. The estate employs sustainable farming practices, with all vineyard work conducted by hand, and a focus on respecting the region's biodiversity.
