Description
This impressive red blend of 65 % Syrah, 22 % Grenache Noir and 13 % Cinsault showcases the remarkable fruit intensity, freshness and elegance of these varietals. The nose is alluringly perfumed, showing vibrant aromatics of red cherries, wild berries, fynbos, pepper spice and black olives. Multi-dimensional and multi-layered, the palate delivers a textured mouthfeel and silky -smooth finish.
Fermented in open top fermenters with 2 - 3 punch downs per day. Matured in 1st - 4th fill 300 li and 500 li French oak barrels for 15 months. 25 % 1st fill barrel, 35 % 2nd fill and 40 % 3rd – 4th fill barrel. Syrah from 18 and 10 year-old vineyards in Firgrove planted on decomposed granite soils. Bush vine Grenache Noir from Voor Paardeberg planted on granite soils. Cinsault form a dryland farmed 34 - year-old bush vines in Agter-Paarl planted on Malmesbury Shale.
Winemaker: Erika Obermeyer
Winemaker: Erika Obermeyer
She strives to capture a true sense of place, whilst authentically expressing the inherent character of the grapes. This hand-crafted range delivers terroir specific wines with captivating flavours, intricacy, superb structure, and outstanding cellaring potential. Erika O is a pint-sized boutique winery, crafting only small batches and offering a very individual product, which mirrors the immense passion, pride and focus.
The wines are refreshing, elegant, beautifully balanced and well suited to food. The intention is to create wines which authentically express South Africa’s unique vineyard sites and exceptional diversity. Consider the Erika O wines as the ultimate ode to the miracle and wonder which is the magnificent South African Winelands.
The wines are refreshing, elegant, beautifully balanced and well suited to food. The intention is to create wines which authentically express South Africa’s unique vineyard sites and exceptional diversity. Consider the Erika O wines as the ultimate ode to the miracle and wonder which is the magnificent South African Winelands.
* Prior vintage described.
