Keermont Single Vineyard Topside Syrah 2017

Keermont Single Vineyard Topside Syrah 2017

Name: Keermont Single Vineyard Topside Syrah 2017
Brand: KEERMONT
SKU: SKEE05R7517
Price: 44.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£44.00

96 points, Tim Atkin Sitting 350m above sea level on the west-facing slope of the Stellenbosch mountain, the Topside vineyard's elevation, exposure and the rocky sandstone-granite soils all lend a spicy character and fine tannin structure to the wine. More Less

96 points, Tim Atkin

Sitting 350m above sea level on the west-facing slope of the Stellenbosch mountain, the Topside vineyard's elevation, exposure and the rocky sandstone-granite soils all lend a spicy character and fine tannin structure to the wine. With dense, darker briar-led fruit, some pretty floral aromas melding with anise, herbs and fine, sandy tannins, this is a Syrah with plenty of years in the tank for the future to come.

From the Press

Topside is all made with the 470 clone and hails from a single vineyard with a westerly aspect that sees very little sunshine in the mornings. Denser and firmer than its stablemate Steepside, this a dark, inky, brooding Syrah with fig, damson and Asian spice flavours and lots of stony grip. 96 points, drink 2025-35

Tim Atkin MW

The 2017 Syrah Single Vineyard Series is slightly brighter and more vivid on the nose compared to the Steepside with red cherries, crushed strawberry and just a light dab of dark chocolate. The oak is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening, very well balanced with a judicous touch of white pepper that becomes more prominent on the finish. 94 points. Drink 2024-2040

Neal Martin, Vinous

More info

Keermont Estate may well take the prize for most beautiful vineyards and views in all of South Africa. And yup, there's some pretty stiff competition! Nestled in a natural amphitheatre between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, their ambition is to produce wines that reflect the natural wonders of this exquisite place. At the helm is the highly talented Alex Starey, a winemaker much revered by his peers and Neal Martin.

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About the Producer:

Nestled in a natural amphitheatre between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, Keermont's ambition is to produce wines that reflect the natural wonders of this exquisite place.

Behind The Bottle

Country

South Africa

Region

Stellenbosch

Type

Red

Grape

Syrah

Producer

KEERMONT

Alcohol

14.5%