Product attributes
Vegetarian
Organic
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Product Information
The holy grail of winemaking is to produce a wine which is unique to its terroir - a wine that honestly reflects the soil, prevailing climate and method of cultivation. Reyneke's biodynamic wines are exactly this: wines with a true Reyneke identity. All the grapes are grown by Johan on the Reyneke farms.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Country of origin
South Africa
Storage
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 2 years of purchase.
Recycling information
Allergen Information
Contains sulphur dioxide/sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Brand
Reyneke
Brand details
Reyneke was the first biodynamic vineyard in South Africa. Johan Reyneke, who owns the farm, believes that there is a lot to be said for the way winemaking used to be. There were no chemicals, no so-called technological advancements that made the process a process, and natural balance was more important than balance sheets. Some people dismiss it as old-fashioned nostalgia, but we like to think of it as ancient wisdom. And we embrace it as much as we can. Not just because it is better for the earth, but because it makes for better wine. Reyneke also have the innovative Cornerstone project to support the farm workers. Johan explains it: "Our workers are seen as the foundation of our house and the cornerstone of our business. After all, one cannot make great wine without good grapes and there is no way of growing good grapes without having everyone on board. The Indian philosopher Amartya Sen said that true empowerment is about the capability to choose for oneself. It is something we wholeheartedly believe. So we asked our workers what they would choose for their life. The reply was home ownership and education for their children. So, to give credit where it is overdue, Cornerstone profits go to projects benefitting our workers and their families. To date, four worker families have been rewarded with their own homes, and currently we are funding tertiary education for our first farm child. It is a small start but it will take us all down the path to the way things should be."
History
Back when the Reyneke farm first began as ‘Uitzicht’ in1863, there were no chemicals or technological advancements. Just the land and nature. Since then, we've made great progress...We're nearly back where we started.
Agent
New Generation Wines
Grape variety
Syrah
Regional information
The farm which was originally called Uitzicht (which is the Dutch for ‘View’) is perched overlooking Stellenbosch and False Bay. It has north, east and south facing slopes. The best land is planted with vines and the remainder complements the vineyards with pasture, compost-making and pockets of wilderness.
Tasting notes
A perfumed nose with upfront white pepper, spice and red cherry aromatics. Followed by undertones of rosemary and lavender. The palate is fresh and vibrant with juicy tannins and a well balanced structure. Layers of fruit, spice and dry herbs give an elegant and well-refined wine with a lasting finish
Alcohol by volume
13
Units
9.75
Winemaker
Nuschka de Vos
Vinification details
After being hand-harvested, the Syrah grapes are hand sorted before being processed into Nomblot concrete tanks for alcoholic fermentation. 30% of the grapes are left whole bunch, although the berries on the stalks get crushed to avoid carbonic fermentation at the bottom of the tank. The remaining 70% of grapes are destemmed before the single berries are pumped over the crushed whole clusters. Spontaneous, natural fermentation occurs with minimal and measured punch downs and pump overs. After the alcoholic fermentation is complete the wine gets pressed off the skins, before natural malolactic fermentation occurs in older French casks and larger 2500L Foudres. The wine ages for 14 months in oak and another 3 months in stainless steel to harmonise after final assemblage. Bottle aging of 8 months occurs, before the final product is released.
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