Kershaw Clonal Selection Syrah
Mid cherry red, the nose exudes raspberry, black plum, green pepper and hints of lavender. A supple entry, structural elegance with freshness and a cooling mid-palate where the tannins appear seamless yet still firm and the acid supportive but not too lively. This is a polished wine already brim-full of fruit, classic black pepper and sweet spices. A real depth of flavour with a dry, smooth extended finish will reward those who cellar this vintage for the next 5-8 years.
Selected from 5 small parcels of Syrah.
This Syrah went through a 17-month maturation. No finings were necessary, and the wine was simply racked and bottled unfiltered.
A small number of artisanal coopers were selected from Burgundy and Rhone, with only French oak chosen. Importantly, each clone and soil type were micro-vinified as separate batches. Each batch used an algorithm that we have developed to ascertain which coopers work best and how many new and used barrels are utilised.
Overall, the average in 2019 was 58% new oak matured in 12 barriques, 7 Puncheon and the rest in breathable eggs.
TASTING PROFILE: The nose is an array of black raspberry, crushed black peppercorns, wild lavender, dried orange peel,
sea spray and rosemary fronds yet in between lie swashes of sexy Madagascan vanilla pod and milled Columbian coffee
grounds. Surprisingly full-bodied there is a tightness to the structure; fine powdery texture and density to the sweet yet
grippy tannins. There is a fabulous acid tension alongside giving the wine length and depth of flavour. Fruits veer from
spiced lemon zest, Japanese green pepper, tapenade, brine, roasted meats, savoury earth and soft dark berried fruit. Still
youthful this wine has oodles of complexity and concentration to go for another 6-12 years as the tannin resolve
Alcohol: 13.93% | pH: 3.53 | RS: 2.4 g/l
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Kershaw Clonal Selection Syrah
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