Keermont Single Vineyard Steepside Syrah 2018 [TA 96]

Tim Atkin MW 96 points.

“Deep, royal red in colour the Steepside Syrah has a brooding dusty red fruit character on the nose with hints of white pepper, cloves and fynbos. The palate is soft and full with a gentle chalky tannin structure. Ripe spicy fruit flavours are complimented by notes of herbs and pepper. The delicate flavours and tannin linger into a succulent dry finish. Drink 2020-2028.” – winemaker’s tasting notes.

(2 840 bottles produced)
Planted in 2005 on the steep midslopes of the Helderberg Mountain range, the Steepside Syrah
vineyard sits at an elevation of 300m. Vines grow in red clay loam soils with high levels of iron and quartzite originating from the peaks above. The combination of these deep granitic soils and the intensity of the sunshine on the North facing ridge allows the vineyard to produce wines with power, richness, and structure, while the spicy herbal aromatics can be.attributed to the pristine indigenous flora that surround it.