Shiraz - Saronsberg

IN SHORT

📍 Tulbagh · Shiraz 100%
20 months in French oak
80% new barriques
Maceration up to 24 days

Why we like it

It's an intense Shiraz, but not solely relying on the fruit's ripeness. Violets, spices, and precise tannins shape a rich and profound structure. We selected it because it clearly represents Saronsberg's style: concentration, meticulous extraction work, and significant use of wood, all supported by freshness and definition.

Wine Profile

The entry is dense, with dark, ripe fruit and a juicy component. Violets and spices gradually emerge, followed by a well-integrated toastiness. The body is full and compact; acidity supports the progression, and the tannins are fine, present but not drying. The finish is long and layered, with fruit, pepper, and floral notes.

The Winery's Signature

Grapes are hand-picked, cooled to 4°C, and selected before and after destemming. Depending on the parcel, a portion of the berries remains whole, and varying percentages of whole cluster are used. After 3-5 days of cold maceration, fermentation combines punch-downs and pump-overs; skin contact lasts from 11 to 24 days. The wine ages for 20 months in 300-liter Allier barriques, 80% new.

Food Pairing

Pairs with beef ribs, roasted lamb, grilled sausage, and game. In Italian cuisine, it works with pappardelle with wild boar, braised meats, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serve at 16-18 °C. Decant for about an hour. Prefer a large Syrah or full-bodied red wine glass.

Do you like this style?

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Technical Data

Cork: Cork
Alcohol: 14.53%
Residual sugar: 2.8 g/l
Total acidity: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.45