Saronsberg Shiraz 2022
Saronsberg Shiraz is a multi award winning wine - try it! It's fabulous!
Rich & Savoury
£28.95
| Producer | Saronsberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Tulbagh |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | 100% Shiraz/Syrah |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14.5 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Sustainable |
| Extra Info | Award winning! |
| Food Pairing Guide | Grilled steaks, game meats or hearty casseroles |
| Terroir | Partially weathered shale soils with a height percentage coarse fragment and some red-yellow clay-loam soils with some a 40% rock content. |
Saronsberg Shiraz has a deep, dark purple colour with succulent ripe fruit flavours supported by expressive yet delicate floral notes and scents of violets and spice. The mouthfeel has depth and clarity of fruit with integrated oak flavours. Finely crafted tannins and a beautiful, layered fruit-infused finish.
Flanked on all sides by mountains in the Upper Breede River Valley, Tulbagh is utterly unique in its topography and natural beauty. It was this special character that attracted the first settlers here over three hundred years ago, and the same quality which led to the selection of Tulbagh as the site for Saronsberg winery. Recognising the distinctive terroir and potential of the valley, Saronsberg has joined the mission initially led by Rijk’s Cellar to prove the region’s capacity for producing wines of outstanding quality. Saronsberg consists of two farm portions formerly known as Waveren and Welgegund. The farm originally formed part of the beautiful and historic Twee Jonge Gezellen (TJG) until it was divided between the two Krone brothers in the '50s. Waveren and Welgegund, which lie on either side of TJG, were acquired in '02 and renamed after the commanding mountain whose slopes are home to a portion of their vines: Saronsberg. The two sites are distinctly different in terroir, with broad disparities in altitude, aspect, soil type, wind and rainfall patterns and temperature producing grapes with strongly contrasting characteristics. The immediate construction of a cellar was not part of the initial plan, but a wildfire two months after the acquisition of the farm meant the original strategy of gradually replanting vineyards had to be re-assessed. Although the farm’s best vineyards – most located on a section of Welgegund known locally as “Die Erf” – were saved, a more assertive planting program was initiated in '03. On 25 January 04, Saronsberg’s winemaking history officially began with the harvest of our first Sauvignon Blanc grapes – a momentous occasion that was celebrated 2 weeks later with a harvest party, then again the following year when Saronsberg reaped numerous awards for the '04 vintage.
Flanked on all sides by mountains in the Upper Breede River Valley, Tulbagh is utterly unique in its topography and natural beauty. It was this special character that attracted the first settlers here over three hundred years ago, and the same quality which led to the selection of Tulbagh as the site for Saronsberg winery. Recognising the distinctive terroir and potential of the valley, Saronsberg has joined the mission initially led by Rijk’s Cellar to prove the region’s capacity for producing wines of outstanding quality. Saronsberg consists of two farm portions formerly known as Waveren and Welgegund. The farm originally formed part of the beautiful and historic Twee Jonge Gezellen (TJG) until it was divided between the two Krone brothers in the '50s. Waveren and Welgegund, which lie on either side of TJG, were acquired in '02 and renamed after the commanding mountain whose slopes are home to a portion of their vines: Saronsberg. The two sites are distinctly different in terroir, with broad disparities in altitude, aspect, soil type, wind and rainfall patterns and temperature producing grapes with strongly contrasting characteristics. The immediate construction of a cellar was not part of the initial plan, but a wildfire two months after the acquisition of the farm meant the original strategy of gradually replanting vineyards had to be re-assessed. Although the farm’s best vineyards – most located on a section of Welgegund known locally as “Die Erf” – were saved, a more assertive planting program was initiated in '03. On 25 January 04, Saronsberg’s winemaking history officially began with the harvest of our first Sauvignon Blanc grapes – a momentous occasion that was celebrated 2 weeks later with a harvest party, then again the following year when Saronsberg reaped numerous awards for the '04 vintage.
The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning and force cooled to 4 °C. It was then bunch sorted, destemmed and berry sorted on vibration tables by 25 highly trained staff. Depending on the vineyard the berries were gently crushed into a satellite tank and deposited in open and closed fermenters while some were kept whole. The must was dejuiced by 10 - 12% depending on the vineyard. It was given a cold soak of 3 - 5 days at 8 °C protected by a CO2 blanket. The juice was pumped over once daily during this period. The tanks were then heated to 18 °C and inoculated with either BM45, L2056 or D254 yeast. The fermentation temperature was allowed to peak at 28 °C and then brought down to 24 °C. The fermenting cap was manually punched down four times daily and one pump over per day. The rest was given extended maceration after fermentation. Total time on the skins varies from 11 to 24 days.
The wine was then pressed into 80% new and 20 % second-fill 300 litre, Allier French oak barrels. The press fraction was separated. Malolactic bacteria were inoculated and malolactic fermentation was completed in the barrels.
After malolactic fermentation the wines were given a low sulphur dose and left on the gross lees for 10 months. The wine was then racked, blended and returned to barrels. After a total of 20 months in barrels the wine was racked and filtered through a coarse sheet filter.
Bottling was done with a fine sheet filtration. On a small number of vineyards whole bunch fermentations were done at varying percentages for greater flavor diversity
To underscore our commitment to the land we are proud to be members of the Integrated Production of Wine. IPW complies with international wine industry environmental sustainability criteria, including the 'Global Wine Sector Environmental Sustainability Principles as published by the International Federation of Wine and Spirits (FIVS) and the 'OIV. The production practices on farms and/or cellars of persons joining the scheme are evaluated and audited by the board.
We take social responsibility seriously and are members of WIETA. The association arose out of an Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) pilot project in the wine industry in the late 90s. The pilot not only assisted the ETI, its retail corporate members, and South African partners in learning about, developing, and refining inspection methodologies in monitoring their base code but was also instrumental in bringing together the private sector, labour, and civil society stakeholders in and associated with the wine industry of the Western Cape to discuss and debate issues around ethical trade.
Saronsberg also underscores the principles of BWI (Biodiversity and Wine Initiative) which is a partnership between individual farms and the conservation sector with the aim of conserving the existing natural fauna and flora and through sustainable farming practices preserving it for future generations.
Our people are the driving force behind our winemaking excellence, customer service, and brand success. From our experienced winemakers and vineyard managers to our dedicated sales and marketing professionals, our team is passionate about crafting exceptional wines, fostering strong customer relationships, and upholding our winery’s values. With their diverse expertise, creativity, and collaboration, our team is the backbone of our winery’s operations, and we take pride in their unwavering commitment to producing wines of the highest quality.
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