Name: Diamond Hill
SKU: 11239
Availability: InStock

Diamond Hill

R154.00

The Saxenburg Diamond Hill Syrah 2023 shows perfumed notes of violets and jasmine that leap out of the glass, followed by warm baking spices, most notably cinnamon and vanilla. Undertones of star anise and black pepper complete the bouquet. On the palate, the wine has a smooth entry, a fine silky tannin and finishes off with a cherry fruit sweetness.

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Categories:Diamond Hill, Red Wine Tags:Diamond Hill, Syrah

Description
Additional information

Description

Tasting Notes:

Perfumed notes of violets and jasmine leap out of the glass, followed by warm baking spices, most notably cinnamon and vanilla. Undertones of star anise and black pepper complete the bouquet. On the palate, the wine has a smooth entry, a fine silky tannin and finishes off with a cherry fruit sweetness.

Winemaker’s Comments:

This is a beautifully delicate Syrah with great red fruit and spice leaping out of the glass. We added a small portion of the 2024 vintage to increase the accessibility of the wine at its young age. Definitely a wine to cosy up with next to the fire and share with friends at a braai.

Maturation Potential:

Maturation potential is 5 to 10 years.

Vegan:

Yes, suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Awards

Ultra Value Wines Silver

Additional information

Vintage:	2023
Cultivar:	Syrah
Cellaring Potential:	Drinking beautifully on release, but will gain in complexity and texture over the next 5-10 years.
Alc:	14.34%
TA:	5.5 g/l
pH:	3.45
RS:	3.6 g/l
Appellation:	Stellenbosch
Terroir:	Sourced from select blocks on South-West facing slopes of Saxenburg. The soil is largely decomposed granite with sandy and clay pockets, synonymous with the Polkadraai Hills. The blocks were picked in different portions to ensure optimal ripeness was achieved. One portion was picked earlier to bring freshness to the final wine. Sandier soils gave rise to a grainier tannin, whereas the clay gives a beautiful velvety tannin to the final wine.
Vinification Details:	Hand-picked grapes fermented spontaneously and with Syrah-specific yeasts to express maximum cultivar and vintage character. Portions were whole berry and whole bunch fermented. A softer extraction method was used with 3 pump overs done per day.