COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Simonsig Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2015 is a 100% Syrah from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Merindol vineyard, established in 1996, is situated on deep red Hutton soil of weathered granite origin. The name 'Merindol' is a tribute to the French village of the Malan family's ancestors. Simonsig Estate, a family-owned producer, has a philosophy of optimizing quality through the strategic replanting of Shiraz vineyards with superior clones on carefully selected sites.
ALCOHOL
15.3%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Merindol' honors the French village of the Malan family's ancestors.
Fact 02
The vineyard was planted with a specific French Shiraz clone (SH 99).
Fact 03
The 2015 harvest was one of the earliest in decades for Simonsig.
Fact 04
The wine underwent extended maceration for 31 days.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2015 began with crushed and destemmed grapes that underwent a two-day cold soak before inoculation. Fermentation occurred at a peak temperature of 28°C with regular pump-overs for color and tannin extraction. An extended maceration period of 31 days followed. Malolactic fermentation took place in new French oak barrels. The wine was subsequently aged for 15 months in 100% new French oak barriques (1st fill).
