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Syrah Reserve
R245,00
Total Price
R245,00
Camissa
R155,00
A deeply expressive Bordeaux-style blend, showing brooding aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum. Layers of toasted oak and subtle savoury notes add complexity, while hints of toast and spice give further intrigue to the nose. The palate is rich and concentrated, with inky dark fruit throughout. Fine, softly textured tannins provide structure and grip without sacrificing elegance. Savoury undertones and subtle oak contribute depth and complexity, resulting in a long, dry finish accented with lingering notes of dark fruit and toast.
Description
The Shiraz (62%) and Viognier (2%) grapes were co-fermented with 30% whole cluster, carbonic macerated grapes to freshen up and give additional spice and fragrance to the wine. The Mourvedre (36%) was picked very ripe to allow soft, round tannins to be extracted during fermentation in stainless steel. After fermentation, the two components were taken to 15% new French Oak barriques for natural malolactic fermentation and maturation, where the wine spent 24 months before a light filtration and bottling.
Additional Information
Winemaker’s Notes
CRAIG MCNAUGHT
Camissa means ‘sweet water for all’ in Kora, the Khoe language of the Cape. This refers to the river that runs from Table Mountain, under the city of Cape Town and into the Atlantic Ocean. This is a wine that is only produced every few years and its blend changes each time. The 2022 vintage is made up of only estate-grown fruit; 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot – matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 24 months.
Analysis
Alcohol: 15.17%
Sugar: 2.3 g/l
Acidity: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.52
Production
6,649 Bottles
