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Scions of Sinai ‘Swanesang’ Syrah 2023

R488.00

Region: Stellenbosch

Tasting note:

“Grapes from vineyard planted between 1996 and 1999 and untrellised, rare for this variety. 90% whole-cluster fermentation before maturation lasting 12 months, 80% in concrete and 20% in old oak. Red and black berries, lily, violet and pepper on the nose. The palate has excellent fruit expression, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Succulent without being sweet or weighty. Wonderfully well-judged, being both seamless and intricate” – CE 96pts

 

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Vigneron, Bernhard Bredell, hails from a long lineage of winemakers, rooted in the rich wine-farming heritage of the Lower Helderberg region in Southern Stellenbosch. With over 160 years of family legacy in wine cultivation, Bernhard proudly represents the seventh generation of winemakers in the Bredell family. Bernhard’s vision is dedicated to honoring the ancient dry-farmed bush vines meticulously tended by generations before him. Many of these vines, rooted in the soil by his late grandfather during the 1960s and 1970s, serve as the heart and soul of Scions of Sinai.
The vineyards benefit from the region’s distinctive maritime influence and the characteristically lighter granite soils. These unique terroir elements contribute to the unparalleled expression found in each bottle. The name ‘Scions of Sinai’ epitomizes a deep reverence for both the land and their familial heritage. ‘Scion’ holds a dual significance, symbolizing the tender shoot of a young vine and the lineage of generations past.
One of the Single Vineyard Series, the Swanesang Syrah is from a small 1999 bushvine single vineyard (0.7ha) planted in ‘treinspoor’ (high density) format. Settled in decomposed granite duplex soils with an underlaying ‘koffie-stone’ layer, the vines are cooled daily by the False Bay sea.