The nose is characterized by ripe berry and savoury aromas, followed by a slight smoky perfume. The wine is full-bodied and ripe with typical spice and peppery flavours. The finish is dominated by fine, yet firm tannins.
The best Syrah vines on Joostenberg are planted in the rockiest soils hence the name “Klippe Kou”, which translated from Afrikaans means “chewing rocks”. Although the vines struggle in the first few years after planting, once the roots are well established these rocky soils produce intensely flavoured grapes and characterful wine.
Syrah/Shiraz 100%