R475.00
This Syrah was made the old-school way by hand, and by foot. The grapes were picked early in the morning and thrown straight into the fermenter as whole bunches. Halfway through, we jumped in (literally) to stomp the fruit and get things going. Fermentation kicked off naturally and took its time over nine days. After pressing, the wine spent a year resting in old oak barrels before bottling no fining, no filtering, just pure expression.
This wine pours a deep, dark red with just a glint of purple around the edges. On the nose, there’s this earthy mix of black and white pepper, lavender, dried herbs, and a bit of smoked meat in the background. Take a sip and you’ll find dark berries, ripe plums, and a savoury edge, with fine, dusty tannins that give it a firm grip. It’s dry, full of character, and not shy at all but everything’s in balance. Delicious now, but it’ll only get better over the next 3 to 5 years.
Heeltros comes from one of our favourite spots in Paarl, right at the top, where the vines work hard and the views are wild. This vineyard gives us Syrah that’s always full of energy, with just the right mix of ripeness and freshness. The mornings are cool, so we pick early to lock in those bright, punchy flavours. It’s not just about the grapes, though this place has a quiet magic, and you can taste it in the wine. It’s dark, spicy, honest, and a little bit wild – just like the vineyard it comes from.
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