De Trafford Syrah 2009
The grapes are from a single clone 470 from a new section planted in 2002 on our Mont Fleur vineyard 400 metres above sea level. Steep, strong granite based soils on small terraces on narrow 1.8 metre wide rows and a high vine density ensuring a maximum 1.2kg/vine. A single 225 litre new French oak barrel (Boutes Grand Reserve) was selected and the wine matured in it for nearly 3 years before being bottled unfiltered with no fining. Tasting Notes: The fruit of this exceptional vintage and vineyard is cloaked in a fine new oak wrapping that will unfold in time to showcase the inherent beauty. Almost a Cabernet-like structure on the palate.
Winemaker: David Trafford
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 2 300.00
- Lowest: R 1 800.00
- Average: R 1 973.33
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
- Cases Produced: 45
- Cases Auctioned 30
Analysis
- Alc: 15.67 vol%
- RS: 2.40 g/l
- TA: 5.50 g/l
- pH: 3.80
