Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards,
The D.W. Syrah
Shiraz,Syrah,
Coastal Region,South Africa,
- Greg Sherwood: 94
- Tim Atkin: 93
£59.99
Bottle size: 750 ml,
In stock
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards as high as 620 metres above sea level on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain Range nestle against the Helderberg Nature Reserve.
With breathtaking views of False Bay and Table Bay often wrapped in clouds a cool climate sea breezes a granite foundation and strong minerality of the soil enhanced by acres of fynbos…. nature does her work.Uva is the Latin word for grape Mira means wonderful miraculous and full of charm. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is located within the area widely recognised as the “Golden Triangle ” renowned for its noble grape varieties and production of wines of outstanding quality.
In The Cellar
16 months in French oak barrels, 50 % new
In The Vineyard
Leaf fall occurred later than usual which allowed good reserves to build up in the vines. The similarly delayed onset of Winter allowed for good cold unit accumulation. Rainfall was the lowest to date. Days were warm and nights cool. Budding occurred later and flowering was uniform. A dry, warm season resulted in compact berries with some supplementary irrigation necessary. A cooler February allowed for even ripening. An abundant vintage of exceptional quality.
Colour: Light Bright Red. Nose: Lovely and perfumed with lavender and white pepper spice sprinkled over lusciously dark, sultry berries. Swirls of strawberry cream add delectable richness. Palate: Chalky on the palate with dense, juicy core of pure fruit – blueberries, raspberries and a hint of cherry. Fresh and alive with herbal notes of oregano and bay and beautifully silky, balanced tannins.
