Experience the unique coastal charm of Cape Town wine with the Girl Next Door 2024. This elegant Syrah is a true expression of its terroir, crafted from two distinct vineyard parcels on the windswept Cape Peninsula, just 3.5km from the cold Atlantic Ocean. Sourced from a 19-year-old trellised vineyard on sandy gravel soils and a second parcel on sandstone, this wine beautifully captures the essence of this unique, maritime-influenced location.
Meticulous sorting ensures only the highest quality grapes are used. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with around 50% whole bunches, followed by aging for 10 months in a combination of foudre and old 500L French oak barrels. This careful process preserves the wine’s natural elegance and aromatic complexity.
On the nose, it delivers a captivating bouquet of violets, plums, cherries, and classic white pepper, with a savory hint of black olives. The palate is tightly wound and defined by a distinct saline core, a signature of its proximity to the ocean. While the 2024 vintage is currently a bit closed, it holds immense promise and aromatic potential. This is a premium Syrah that will greatly reward cellaring for many years to come.
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