{"product_id":"keermont-steepside-syrah-2017","title":"Keermont Steepside Syrah 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tKeermont Steepside Syrah is made from 100 percent Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 2005 on the steep midslopes of the Helderberg Mountain range, Steepside Syrah sits at an elevation of 300m. Vines grow in rich 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 and structure, while the spicy herbal aromatics can be attributed to the elevation and the pristine fynbos flora that surround it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an intense wine with a bright scarlet color. Pure grapey aromas are complimented by red spices, herbs and lavender. The palate has a gentle entry with subtle spicy fruit flavors filling the mid palate. The tight structure gives the wine a succulent dry finish with lingering flavors of red fruit, anise, liquorice and a mineral saltiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll grapes used in producing our wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. Small parcels of grapes are selected according to optimal ripeness and harvested by hand. The grapes are vinified gently and naturally following traditional techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePair with game or venison. Although any red meat works well. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Steepside faces north and east and is situated at 300 metres on granite and clay loam soils. The result in 2017, that exceptional Cape vintage, is a world-class Syrah from Alex Starey, with a combination of violet and pine aromas, fine-boned tannins, subtle oak and bramble and black cherry fruit. Vibrant and energetic. 2024-35\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2022 Report), 96 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keermont Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949138210863,"sku":"SA0EE245055SYM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/steepsidelbl_39826088-6ab2-44c9-952f-0c4afe7353fd.jpg?v=1771489842","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/keermont-steepside-syrah-2017","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}