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False Bay ‘Old School’ Syrah, Coastal Region 2023 (6 bottles case)
The wine is fermented ‘old-school’ with wild yeast (partially whole-bunch) and raised in large wooden casks. A fine, spicy style...definitely more Syrah than Shiraz.
 
Production
The grapes for False Bay Old School Syrah stem primarily from two vineyards in Stellenbosch. The attraction to these coastal, vineyards were the cooler temperatures and low yields of small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries. Made by Waterkloof's talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast (a small portion whole-bunch) and then raised in large wooden casks (or 'foudre' en Francais). No additions other than sulphur as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly wine. False Bay - Real Wine - Coastal Vineyards, Sustainably Farmed, Hand Picked, Naturally Crafted, Wild Ferment, Cask Aged.

False Bay ‘Old School’ Syrah, Coastal Region 2023 (6 bottles case)

£46.99Price
75 Centiliters

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  • Tasting notes

    Wild yeast fermentation, low yields and ageing in large French oak foudre are what defines this savoury and appealing Syrah. Full yet elegant with bramble fruits and also some earth and meaty aromas. The palate is structured and well balanced with fine tannins and a refreshing natural acidity.

  • Food match

    Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes.

  • Info

    • ABV

      14%

    • CASE/BOTTLE SIZE

      6 x 75cl

    • REGION/COUNTRY

      COASTAL REGION, SOUTH AFRICA

    • GRAPE

      SYRAH 100%

    • FEATURES

      VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE

    • CLOSURE

      SCREWCAP

    • WINEMAKER

      NADIA BARNARD

    • ALLERGEN INFO

      CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS

  • Meet the producer

    An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make 'real' wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.

    False Bay Vineyards is proud to be a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Biodiversity Champion and certified by WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association). All of their wines are Vegan friendly.

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