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2021 Tembela Wines Syrah, Western Cape, South Africa
$34.99
The grapes were harvested on separate days and brought back to the Savage Wines cellar where Banele vinifies his wines in Salt River. After de-stemming, about 30-40% stems were added back in according to their smell, aiming for black pepper but not too much astringency, before spontaneous fermentation began. About two punchdowns per day were made during fermentation, and when that was finished, the wine was transferred to an old 500L barrel and left to mature for 10 months. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration and just a touch (26 ppm) of sulfur.
Specs
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- Appellation Cape Town
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Tembela Wines
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Syrah
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Wild Side, Flexes w/ Food, Black or Blue Fruit, Big Power
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