Syrah (Stellenbosch) - Library

*Special Offer for Club members*: all Library wines available at current cellar door pricing, less your Club discount. Limited stock available. Both vineyards that produce this exceptional Syrah are planted on soils derived from granite. The older of the two vineyards (now well over 30 years old) is rooted in a particularly rocky variety of decomposed granite known locally as “Koffie Klip”. The second is on a chunky less decomposed granite. This imparts an elegant and refined character to the wine while the temperate Summers of Stellenbosch allow the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. This wine shows off the exuberance and generosity of the variety, while combining an intriguing savoury character that we have come to expect from Syrah grown in Koffie Klip. A fine balance between the red and black fruit aromas and an earthy spiciness, makes for an intriguing nose. The palate delights with sour cherry and plums, but a fresh spice note brings focus and lift to the medium weight palate. A particular feature of the wine is the texture which it so effortlessly carries to long savoury finish. Syrah from these Helderberg slopes hold many in fascination and with each passing vintage, our understanding of this beguiling terroir continues to grow. VEGAN FRIENDLY DOWNLOAD LIBRARY FACTSHEETS 2021 (Platter 4.5*) - Product sheet 2020 (Platter 4*) - Product sheet 2019 (Platter 4.5*) - Product sheet 2014 (Platter 4.5*) - Product sheet 2013 (Platter 4.5*) - Product sheet 2012 (Platter 4.5*) - Product sheet