{"product_id":"kershaw-syrah-deconstructed-groenland-bokkeveld-shale-sh9c-2016","title":"Kershaw Syrah Deconstructed Groenland Bokkeveld Shale SH9c 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e Kershaw Syrah Deconstructed Groenland Bokkeveld Shale SH9c is made from 100 percent Syrah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for this Syrah stems from my belief that the Elgin region has both a signature grape as well as particular terroirs within its demarcated boundary that reflect regional credentials. This Syrah was selected from a sub-region of Elgin from a specific vineyard and an individual clone : SH9c\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from a single parcel in the Northern part of Elgin the 9c clone when planted in cooler areas is known to produce wines that are well scented, delicately balanced and savory. They are medium in weight resonating elegance, finesse of tannin, and purity of fruit, the flavors revealing more white pepper, violet\/lavender, Victoria plum and iodine. They tend to exude freshness and energy with lively acidity giving precision to the wine. On Bokkeveld Shales it brings amplified perfume, more structural integrity and concentration to the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyards: Age of the vines is 10 years-old\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were handpicked under autumnal skies into small lug baskets and then manually sorted on a conveyor before the stems were removed. The destemmed berries fell onto a vibrating table in order to remove jacks and substandard berries before dropping uncrushed into a small 500kg conical hopper and forklifted into open-topped fermenters. The grapes underwent a 3-day maceration before spontaneous fermentation began. A gentle pigeage program was charted and the grapes remained on skins for 26 days. The wine was then racked to barrel under gravity and the remaining pomace basket-pressed. Malolactic then proceeded in barrel followed by a light sulfuring and 17-month maturation. No finings were necessary and the wine was simply racked and bottled unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Review:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVibrant, effusive aromas of blackberry with savory notes. Rich and ripe on the palate showing dense fruit flavors accented by lavender and cracked pepper. Aged 17 months in 500L French oak, 45% new.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- International Wine Review (Richard Kershaw Lifts Elgin To New Heights, February 2019), 93 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kershaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948993179695,"sku":"SA0EE493003SYM","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/kershaw_syrah_groenland_bokkeveld_shalen_hq_label.jpg?v=1771486938","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/kershaw-syrah-deconstructed-groenland-bokkeveld-shale-sh9c-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}