
Casa Simelia Syrah 2015
Origin: Wellington
Bottling Date: 11 July 2016
Release Date: February 2017
Total Production: 3,900 bottles
2015 Growing Season
Vineyards
SINGLE BLOCK SIZE 1,1 HA
PLANTED 1980
SOIL Decomposed Granite with traces of Table Mountain Sandstone
Vinification and Ageing
Barrel Matured Red Wine
WOOD MATURATION:
New French Oak | 3rd and 4th fill French Oak
ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 14,5 % vol, Residual Sugar 1.3 gm/l, Total Acidity 5.80 gm/l, pH 3.52 The clusters were hand-picked into 18-kg crates and then selected and sorted by hand before destem, and finally softly crushed. All grapes come exclusively from our own single vineyard block situated on our farm at 250m altitude above sea level. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 26-30°C for 10 days, followed by 10-15 days of maceration on the skins. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% second, third and fourth filled barrels. The wine then remained in barrels, in temperature-controlled cellars for 18 months. After bottling, the wine aged a further 3 months prior to release
Tasting Notes
A refreshing and fruit-driven spicy Syrah from the beautiful mountain slopes of Wellington, historically known for its special terroir for Syrah, where cool nights and warm days prevail.
A vibrant yet typical, light peppery wine with hints of eucalyptus with traces of earthy minerality unique to the granite and sandstone region. A delightful wine to be enjoyed for any occasion from our single vineyard.