INTRO TO FALSE BAY OLD SCHOOL SYRAH
False Bay Old School Syrah a deliciously ripe spicy red from the coastal region in South Africa
FULL TASTING NOTE AND WINE MAKING
False Bay Old School Syrah is full of ripe yet elegant with bramble fruits and also some earth and meaty
aromas. The palate is structured and elegant with fine tannins and a refreshing natural acidity. Wild yeast fermentation, low yields and aging in large French oak foudre are what defines this savoury and appealing Syrah.
The grapes for False Bay Old School Syrah stem primarily from two vineyards in Stellenbosch. The attraction to these coastal, vineyards were the cooler temperatures and low yields of small, naturally balanced and concentrated berries. Made by Waterkloof’s talented young Cellar master Nadia Barnard.
The grapes ripe grapes are hand harvested and allowed to ferment spontaneously with wild yeast (a small portion whole bunch) and then left to age in large wooden casks (or ‘foudre’ in France). No additions other than sulphur
as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly wine.
THE PRODUCER
An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make ‘real’ wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.
False Bay Vineyards is proud to be a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Biodiversity Champion and certified by WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association). All of their wines are Vegan friendly.
DRINK WITH
Ideal with spicy dishes, red meats and rich Mediterranean dishes.
