The grapes come from a single vineyard between Riebeek Kasteel and Malmesbury. The farm is dryland (no irrigation) and certified organic – the wine is unfortunately not certified organic as my family’s cellar has not yet received the certification. These iron-rich soils produce small bunches with the resulting wine both rich in structure and perfume.

Hand-harvested at dawn into small crates and put in a cold room for a few hours. 100% whole bunches go into a concrete tank and foot-stomped to release some juice followed by natural fermentation. 10 months in a 2550L Stockinger foudre and three old 225L oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Dark berries, lavender, earth, pepper and spice while the palate has good depth, bright acidy and firm tannins. Full-bodied and flavourful with a nicely dry finish." - Christian Eedes

"The 2022 release of Tim Hillock's Syrah has fulfilled the rich promise of the 2021 bottling. It's a low-tech wine, made with foot-stomped whole bunches before ageing in foudres and small barrels. Fragrant and spicy, with notes of violet, oregano and lily, it displays savoury tannins, understated oak and blackberry and summer pudding fruit. 2024-30"– Tim Atkin South African Report 2023

ANALYSIS: Alc 12.84% | RS: 2.50g/l | TA: 5.10g/l | pH: 3.90