Stellenzicht, "Arenite", Syrah, Stellenbosch, 2023

A savoury Syrah from Stellenbosch

• 100% Syrah
• Aged 15 months in French oak barrels

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Hand-harvested in the crisp morning cool, roughly half the grapes undergo whole-bunch fermentation over 10 to 12 days. Gentle pump-overs three times daily and extended skin contact extract soft, structural tannins and pure varietal depth. After pressing, the wine matures for up to 15 months in French oak barrels. 

Established in 1692, Stellenzicht nestles along the dramatic slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, where cool ocean breezes temper the sun-drenched vines. Guided by a deep commitment to eco-sustainable farming, the estate protects its thriving ecosystem - fostering local flora, fauna, and the delicate dragonfly population that proudly graces every label.