A complex Shiraz filled with intense red fruit, peppery Fynbos and Mediterranean spices such as black pepper, marjoram and rosemary on the nose. Oak showing hints of sweet spice and vanilla. Red berries follow through on the palate and finish off with a smooth lingering sensation.
Technical Tasting Sheets:
Braised beef short ribs, pepperoni or salami pizza, and Venison Bourguignon
High on the Witzenberg Mountain range in Ceres, at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, this unique ‘appellation’ exhibits South Africa’s only truly continental climate with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. The cool nighttime temperature and warmer day time temperature ensured wines with great concentration in 2022, the compact bunches and small berries also added to that. The cooler weather enabled producers to harvest their grapes at exactly the right time, and we are especially excited about good colour extraction, low pH levels, and high natural acidity, which all point to exceptional quality wines. These growing conditions ensure that the new 2022 Op Die Berg Syrah will age remarkably well over the next few years.
Wine was made in a open fermenter with half whole clusters and half destalked, using the pneumatic punch down method. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. Next, the wine was transferred to 2nd, 3d and 4th fill French Oak barrels for 12 months' maturation prior to blending and bottling.
2022
- Platter's Guide 2024 4 ½ Stars (94 Points)
- Tim Atkin Report 2023 93 Points
2021
- International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2023 Gold
- International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2023 South African Shiraz Trophy
- International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2023 South African Red Trophy
- Platter's Guide 2023 5 Stars (96 Points)
- Tim Atkin Report 2022 93 Points
- Veritas Awards 2022 Double Gold
- Winemag Shiraz Report 2023 Top 10 (95 Points)
2020
- IWSC 2022 Silver (91 Points)
- Platter's Guide 2023 4 ½ Stars (94 Points)
- SA Terroir Wine Awards 2022 National Winner
- Shiraz SA Wine Challenge 2022 Top 12
- Veritas Awards 2022 Double Gold
- Winemag Shiraz Report 2022 93 Points
2019
- Decanter Wine Awards 2021 Silver (93 Points)
- Platter's Guide 2022 5 Stars (96 Points)
- Winemag Shiraz Report 2021 90 Points