Wine Composition
100% Shiraz
Winemakers Comments
The Syrah is expressive in the cooler climate aroma profile and showcases the under toned spice and herb profile, lined with elegant tannins. Lighter and more elegant in style, this wine is layered with red fruit aromas and has spicy notes of black pepper.
For this range, the winemakers are encouraged to experiment with different styles and winemaking techniques using small batches of site-specific grapes. The first Shiraz crop from Elgin vineyards was harvested in 2010, which was a 5-barrel run under the Artisan range. The Artisan Casey’s Ridge Syrah 2013 was chosen for the Sommelier’s Selection 2016 Wine list.
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
TA
5.3 g/l
pH
3.43
Residual Sugar
2.1 g/l
Cellar Techniques
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This wine spent 14 months in French oak before bottling.
Winemaker
Name - Susan Erasmus & Karin Nel
Winery
Vrede en Lust, derived from the Dutch "Peace and Eagerness" is a modern wine farm, building on a 3320-year-old foundation. The farm is located in the center of the Cape Winelands, on the eastern slopes of the Simonsberg, and nestled in between the top notch Rupert de Rothschild (Fredericksburg) and Plaisir de Merle estates. The vineyards are classified under the Wine of Origin ward Simonsberg-Paarl, as part of the Paarl Wine Region.
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