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A wild red blend with notes of sage, spicy bramble and black olive fruit leads to an engaging palate with bright flavours and layered tannins.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
South Africa
Breedekloof
Breedekloof
Olifantsberg
Shiraz / Syrah (Blend)
Red Wine
Elizma Visser
Diam
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflect the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. They hold the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) certification for sustainability. The team are fully committed to understanding their terroir and managing their natural resources through conservation, which adds to the singularity of their wines. The unique terroir with its combination of Breede-shale, Renosterveld and sandstone soils, constant winds and elevation, produces concentrated fruit that winemaker Elizma Visser translates into elegant, fresh and age-worthy wines. In Tim Atkin’s 2021 South Africa Report, Elizma was awarded the prestigious Young Winemaker of the Year Award.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
A deeper dive into the terroir, this wine represents the culmination of all the signature Olifantsberg traits. It evokes a vivid picture of rocky, mineral-rich soils, the steep slopes, the wind-swept vines, fragrant fynbos and sun-caressed, succulent fruit. The vines are grown in the estate echelas vineyard; these staked vines create a completely different micro-climate to the trellised vineyards. Lower temperatures within the micro-climate ensure higher acidity and a more aromatic profile. The vines grow on shale, schist and sandstone-based soils with an underlying clay layer, which offers the perfect balance between water drainage and retention. This fine balance, along with the mineral-rich composition of the soils are reflected in the elegance and complexity of the fruit they deliver.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Long, gentle extractions took place in open-top fermenters, with on average 30% whole bunch components. Each parcel was fermented separately. Pump overs as well as punch downs were used depending on the degree of extraction desired. Each component was matured in seasoned 500 and 300-litre barrels for seven months, and the blend was compiled, followed by a further six months maturation before bottling. 810% new French oak was used.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A wild red blend with notes of sage, spicy bramble and red berry fruit leads to an engaging palate with good fruit definition and intensity, bright acidity and layered tannins.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Syrah 42%, Carignan 22%, Mourvèdre 20%, Grenache 16%.
AWARDS:
• 94 Points, Tim Atkin MW, 2023
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflect the unique location of their vineyard. The focus is on sustainable farming and winemaking practices, resulting in limited intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. They hold the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) certification for sustainability. The team are fully committed to understanding their terroir and managing their natural resources through conservation, which adds to the singularity of their wines. The unique terroir with its combination of Breede-shale, Renosterveld and sandstone soils, constant winds and elevation, produces concentrated fruit that winemaker Elizma Visser translates into elegant, fresh and age-worthy wines. In Tim Atkin’s 2021 South Africa Report, Elizma was awarded the prestigious Young Winemaker of the Year Award.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
A deeper dive into the terroir, this wine represents the culmination of all the signature Olifantsberg traits. It evokes a vivid picture of rocky, mineral-rich soils, the steep slopes, the wind-swept vines, fragrant fynbos and sun-caressed, succulent fruit. The vines are grown in the estate echelas vineyard; these staked vines create a completely different micro-climate to the trellised vineyards. Lower temperatures within the micro-climate ensure higher acidity and a more aromatic profile. The vines grow on shale, schist and sandstone-based soils with an underlying clay layer, which offers the perfect balance between water drainage and retention. This fine balance, along with the mineral-rich composition of the soils are reflected in the elegance and complexity of the fruit they deliver.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Long, gentle extractions took place in open-top fermenters, with on average 30% whole bunch components. Each parcel was fermented separately. Pump overs as well as punch downs were used depending on the degree of extraction desired. Each component was matured in seasoned 500 and 300-litre barrels for seven months, and the blend was compiled, followed by a further six months maturation before bottling. 810% new French oak was used.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A wild red blend with notes of sage, spicy bramble and red berry fruit leads to an engaging palate with good fruit definition and intensity, bright acidity and layered tannins.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Syrah 42%, Carignan 22%, Mourvèdre 20%, Grenache 16%.
AWARDS:
• 94 Points, Tim Atkin MW, 2023
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Breedekloof |
| Sub-region | Breedekloof |
| Producer / Winery | Olifantsberg |
| Winemaker | Elizma Visser |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Shiraz / Syrah (Blend) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | C |
| Residual Sugar | 2.3 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Diam |
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£26.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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