Syrah 'Swartland', Damascene 2022 hashval_DBC5B0EF911E89CCCE5A765D5FBDAC75FCD8ED78 Sweet red berry fruit entry

Sweet red berry fruit entry

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Syrah 'Swartland', Damascene 2022 hashval_DBC5B0EF911E89CCCE5A765D5FBDAC75FCD8ED78 Sweet red berry fruit entryThe 2022 Syrah from Swartland comes from mostly shale and schist soils, 25% on granite soils, using 75% whole cluster fruit (the shale using submerged cap during fermentation). Aged in 2,000 liter Austrian oak, this leans more towards red berries, with touches of flint and white pepper with a hint of garrigues coming through with aeration. The medium bodied palate has finely sculpted tannins. Theres a lovely symmetry and focus here, a gentle but