Adega on 45th 2012 Syrah 750ml

Enticing floral, cracked pepper, and hints of blackcurrants are complemented by a soft touch of vanilla and anise. This full-bodied red has excellent tannin structure and finish that lead to flavours of tobacco, caramel and vanilla. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 4-7 years.

All estate grown grapes and they undergo similar start to the red wine cycle. Grapes are cold soaked for 24-36 hrs then fermented on skins. The maceration time can vary from a minimum of 10 days to 18 days. After alcoholic fermentation and grapes are pressed off skins, they undergo 100% malolactic fermentation and then aged in French barrels for a minimum of 12 months.

--Winemaker