Van Loggerenberg Graft 2023

The Syrah vineyard is planted on a southern slope with highly granitic soils in the Polkadraai hills. From the same site as the much lauded Sons of Sugarland and Damascene Syrah and farmed by Jozua Joubert on the farm Karibib.

The fruit was 100% whole bunch naturally fermented with one punch down performed daily. After pressing, the wine was transferred to barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The barrels were blended after 10 months and bottled right after. No enzymes or commercial yeasts were used in making the wines.

This wine has incredible dark fruit concentration, spice, a touch of smokiness and then high tones of a floral character that creates a wonderful freshness. The fine tannins and balanced acidity make for a wine with tension that demands your attention and appreciation.