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Stellenbosch Reserve Syrah 2023 Kruithuis
R200,00
Dark and brooding with mulberry, blackberry, tobacco, and cured meat on the nose.
Full bodied with ripe yet present tannins, and integrated acidity to support the intense flavours of mulberry, green pepper corn, bramble, and cumin. A dense and layered Syrah with a spicy finish.
The Kruithuis was completed in 1777 as the munitions building for the Dutch East India Company. Prior to this, the officers of the Stellenbosch cavalry had to go to Cape Town for military training once a year. Today, the Kruithuis stands as a symbol of military strength and power, which is reflected in the powerful flavors and structure of our Syrah.
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In the cellar
Fermentation took place in open-top stainless steel fermenters. A portion of the grapes was fermented with stems to add spicy character and freshness. During fermentation, pump-overs and punch-downs were performed three times daily. Maturation took place in 300L seasoned French oak barrels for 16 months. Parcels were vinified separately and blended before bottling.
In the vineyard
Ideal winter conditions provided substantial rainfall to supplement water reserves, with good cold units throughout the winter months of 2021. Bud-break was slightly later than usual due to the cold winter. Rainfall in the spring was also good for our vineyards during the critical times of flowering and crop set. A warm January in 2022 with a few heat waves was good for ripening, especially the red varieties. Relatively dry summer months allowed for grapes to reach full phenolic ripeness, with a long hangtime for flavour development.
Ageing
16 months
Cultivar
Syrah
Awards and Recognition
Prescient Fund Services Shiraz Report 2025 : Top 10 – score 94
