2020 Reyneke Syrah

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 93.7 points

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  6/21/2023 - kostaslonis wrote:

  Sample tasting at work (Oinsocent): Hand-harvested, the Syrah grapes are hand sorted before being processed into Nomblot concrete tanks for alcoholic fermentation. 30% of the grapes are left whole bunch, although the berries on the stalks get crushed to avoid carbonic fermentation at the bottom of the tank. The remaining 70% of grapes are destemmed before the single berries are pumped over the crushed whole clusters. Spontaneous, natural fermentation occurs with minimal and measured punch downs and pump overs. After the alcoholic fermentation is complete the wine gets pressed off the skins, before natural malolactic fermentation occurs in older French casks and larger 2500L Foudres. The wine ages for 14 months in oak and another 3 months in stainless steel to harmonise after final assemblage. Bottle aging of 8 months occurs, before the final product is released.
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  Dense, gamey, spicy, tight frame, full on fruity, sour cherry, cinnamon candy, carnation floral notes.
  The palate shows elevated acidity, cinnamon candy, some fresh cherry notes, youthful, med body, med finish
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  mental notes: has some bottle variation issues since the previous bottle i had a taste was way funkier

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