COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Damascene Winery
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Damascene Stellenbosch Syrah 2021 is a single-varietal Syrah from South Africa's Stellenbosch region, produced by Damascene Winery. The grapes are drawn from three different vineyard sites within Stellenbosch, each offering unique characteristics. Damascene Winery, a collaboration between Jean Smit and David Curl, focuses on exploring and highlighting the distinctiveness of exceptional vineyard plots. The 2021 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's structure.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fruit sourced from three distinct Stellenbosch vineyards.
Fact 02
Whole cluster fermentation fractions range from 60-75%.
Fact 03
Fermented in concrete and oak vats.
Fact 04
Bottled without fining to preserve authenticity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Damascene Stellenbosch Syrah 2021 was produced using grapes from three distinct vineyards. Winemaking involved separating the fruit into smaller fermentation batches, with whole cluster fractions between 60% and 75%. Fermentation took place in tulip-shaped concrete fermenters and 1000-litre conical French oak vats, with regular pump-overs. Some batches employed the 'submerged cap' technique for increased body and fruit concentration. The wine underwent maturation for 11 months in 2000-litre conical Austrian oak vats. It was bottled without fining.
