Gabriëlskloof

Whole Bunch Syrah

2022
Bot River
South Africa
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Gay-BREE-Ells-Kloof HOLE BUNCH SEE-ra
Varietal
Syrah
$23
Flavors & Quality
Blackberry Blackberry
Fresh Wild Herbs Fresh Wild Herbs
Smoke Smoke
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 2 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 2 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 1 Bright & Crisp 2
Powerful & Extracted
This Wine Your Palate
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This is a predominantly Powerful & Extracted wine, but it shares structural nuances of Tone & Backbone as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes
The Gabrielskloof Syrah is full-bodied with pronounced tannins. It features notes of blackberry and raspberry fruit, underpinned with aromas of fresh wild herbs, violets, meat, and smoke, along with black pepper spice in the savory finish.
COLOR
Dark Ruby Red
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
13%
GRAPE(S)
Syrah
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Why this wine made the cut…
Powerful & Extracted yet nuanced.
Bot River, South Africa
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Syrah
100% See-RA
Syrah is widely planted throughout the world, but that was not so until the late twentieth century when Syrah was principally grown in the Rhone Valley and, as Shiraz, in Australia. Stylistically, the Palate Character of Syrah can vary depending on ripeness from a rich Round & Fleshy, Tone & Backbone, to a Powerful & Extracted. The flavors and aromas can also vary with a dark, sometimes sweet, fruit character, varying amount of spice, floral, and earth, and smoke, and meaty aromas and flavors.
Country / State
South Africa
Region
Bot River
Producer
Gabriëlskloof
Winemaker(s)
Peter-Allan Finlayson
Vintage
2022

Gabrielskloof

Bot river, south africa

Gabrielskloof is a boutique winery located in the Bot River area of South Africa, known for its dedication to quality and sustainable farming practices. The winery focuses on producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region, using grapes from some of the best vineyard sites in the area. With minimal intervention in the cellar, Gabrielskloof crafts wines that are both elegant and expressive.

The winemaking process at Gabrielskloof emphasizes the natural beauty of the grapes and the land. By using traditional techniques and minimal intervention, the winery produces wines that are both balanced and complex. Each bottle captures the essence of the Bot River region.

Gabrielskloof's dedication to quality and respect for the land is reflected in their careful vineyard management and artisanal winemaking practices. The wines continue to garner acclaim for their depth, precision, and character, making Gabrielskloof a leading producer in South Africa.