2021 Tembela Wines Syrah, Western Cape, South Africa Il Marroneto 7* Brix on September 22

7* Brix on September 22 – 2021 was an impressively cool growing season in Monterey County

but the berries were particularly concentrated and flavorful as a result

the lieu dit Clos Roche Blanche

90 day maceration

SOIL:Kimmeridgean limestone and silex

2021 Tembela Wines Syrah, Western Cape, South Africa Il Marroneto 7* Brix on September 22The grapes were harvested on separate days and brought back to the Savage Wines cellar where Banele vinifies his wines in Salt River. After de stemming, about 30 40% stems were added back in according to their smell, aiming for black pepper but not too much astringency, before spontaneous fermentation began. About two punchdowns per day were made during fermentation, and when that was finished, the wine was transferred to an old 500L barrel and left