Tormentoso SM Reserve 2009

South Africa

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Winemaking

Dry-land vineyards on shale soils grow small flavourful grapes with concentrated fruit flavours and minerality. The grapes were hand-harvested at optimum ripeness and given a one day cold maceration. Fermentation took place over 5 days in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs. Just before dryness, the wine was pressed and put back into tank for malo-lactic fermentation. 100% of the wine was matured in 225 and 300 litre American oak barrels (30% new) for 10 months. 20% Mourvedre blended in to complement the dark fruit and liquorice spice of the Syrah. Fined and filtered before bottling with screwcap closures.